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NSW Department of Education & Training

Building the Education Revolution (BER)

 

BER was a $14.7 billion Commonwealth Government program targeted to:

 

- Provide economic stimulus through rapid construction and
  refurbishment of school infrastructure.
- Build learning environments to help children, families and
  communities participate in activities that will support
  achievement, develop learning potential and bring
  communities together.

 

New South Wales benefited from $2.9 billion of these funds to directly deliver the Primary Schools for the program.

 

Cadence Australia managed combined $1.12 billion being approximately 40% NSW's overall budget - in the roles as the Regional Directors and Delivery Teams for three of the nine NSW regions being;

 

  • Western Sydney
  • Hunter Central Coast
  • Northern Sydney

 

The Cadence Australia Teams were tasked with managing the entire 'womb to tomb' process for the delivery of approximately 550 schools by March 2011.

Schools - Building the Education
Revolution Program

Queensland

 

As part of the Commonwealth Governments $42 billion stimulus package the Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts (DETA) delivered $2.7 billion in capital projects as part of the Building the Education Revolution Program (BER).

 

The money was spent at both primary and secondary state run schools throughout Queensland. Cadence Australia was appointed project managers for numerous schools in the Brisbane area.


This money was spent on the construction of:

 

  • Libraries;
  • Multipurpose halls;
  • Resource centres;
  • Sports centres;
  • Performing arts centres;
  • New classrooms; and
  • Refurbishment of existing buildings

 

The role of Cadence Australia was to manage, direct and co-ordinate the fast tracked design and construct delivery process, as well as liaising with representatives, such as regional facilities managers and school principals. These works took place whilst avoiding any disruptions to the day to day running of the school and interference with its students.

 

Cadence Australia manages award winning School Design (click here for more details) »


Cadence Australia project in The Weekend Australian, 3/04/10 »

University of Sydney

Camperdown, Darlington + Rozelle Campuses

 

Cadence Australia was engaged by the University of Sydney to provide project management services for the delivery of a number of individual projects for the total value in the order of $19m.

 

Cadence Australia's role was to not only manage, direct and co-ordinate the activities of all consultants and contractors, but also to oversee the total project delivery process covering all phases from briefing, concept design, design and documentation to furniture selection, procurement, construction and commissioning.

 

Project works included the refurbishment of existing rooms, upgrading of facilities including general building and services upgrades, and construction of new buildings on the University's Camperdown, Darlington and Rozelle campuses. Buildings and facilities included lecture theatres, advanced teaching rooms, research laboratories, faculty boardrooms, staff offices, a new radio studio and outdoor seating.

 

Some of the University Buildings Cadence Australia are involved with include Biochemistry and Microbiology Building, Holme Building, Anderson Stuart Building, John Woolley Building, Veterinary Science Conference Centre, McMaster Building, JRA McMillan Building, McLeay Building, Bosch Building, Building 1A/1B, Blackburn Building, Pharmacy Building, Badham Building and Seymour Centre.

 

Cadence Australia is registered with the Sunshine Coast University and Griffith University, Queensland to provide Project Management in relation to capital works for these educational institutions.

Bounty Boulevard State School

North Lakes

 

The Queensland Government acquired a 6.5ha plot of land in North Lakes, 25 km north of Brisbane, to develop a new P-7 State School to be rolled out over 3 phases.

 

North Lakes is a rapidly growing master planned community and the construction of this new school provides the growing community with the necessary school places and an enhanced level of amenity.

 

Using a fast-track design and construct procurement method, the first phase was completed in stages, under budget, and in time for the commencement of the school year in 2009. With an initial enrolment of 280 students, the school’s master plan accommodates facilities for over 700 students and 80 staff members.

 

Cadence Australia's role was to assist the Queensland Government, through DPW Project Services, with day-to-day project management services through completion, into project close-out. Our responsibilities included intensive stakeholder liaison, contract administration, issues management, commissioning and staff training.