Connecting the Past, Present and Future
ISIS was appointed to undertake the full refurbishment of three
existing historical railway sheds, and transform them into a fully
functional public museum. A new “link building” would be the
projects main feature. The project consisted of a 1,100m² boiler
shop, 800m² erecting shed, and 950m² blacksmiths building, all in
an existing heritage structure, as well as a 550m² new glass and
steel link building.
To successfully complete this challenging project, the Newcastle
City Council required a head contractor who could handle high
heritage constraints, complete the project within a tight
timeframe, excavate existing ground whilst considering
archaeological findings, divert large volumes of public access and
handle hazardous materials and waste.
At the conclusion of construction, ISIS handed the client a
fully functioning world-class facility. With modern influences
seamlessly intergrated into the sites historic surroudings, ISIS
constructed a benchmark for future projects within the reigon.
This project was awarded the 2011 MBA Excellence in
Construction Award for Adaptive re-use of an historic building $9
million and over.