PROJECT
Claremont Special School - State 1 + 2 New Learning Centres
Claremont Special School provides education for students with special needs from Prep to Year 12. In response to enrolment growth, the Queensland Department of Education progressed a two-stage expansion comprising new two-storey general learning centres and associated learning, amenities, access, parking and landscape works.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Location
Ipswich, Queensland
Client
Queensland Department of Education
Project Value
$25 million (Stage 1 + Stage 2)
Contract Period
January 2021 to June 2026
PROJECT BACKGROUND
CPM was engaged to manage and lead the design and construction of the two learning centres and associated spaces, from the early design phase through construction, completion and handover. The work was delivered in two stages within an operating school environment.
Stage 1
Stage 1 was delivered under a Design and Contruct model and reached practical completion in September 2023. The scope included:
- Eight new general learning areas.
- Connections to the existing school.
- Additional green and play space.
- Collaboration and breakout spaces.
- Outdoor learning areas.
- New car parking areas.
- Student and staff amenities.
Stage 2
Stage 2 was delivered under a Construct Only contract. The scope included:
- Ten new general learning areas.
- Two additional green and play spaces.
- Student and staff amenities.
- New road access for staff and additional car parking.
- A DDA-compliant link bridge connecting Stage 1 and Stage 2.
- Hard and soft landscaping integrated with the new building and surrounds.
- Outdoor learning areas, living areas, an art store and kitchens.
- A staff breakout area.
CPM SCOPE OF WORK
CPM provided project leadership across schematic design, detailed design, procurement, construction and handover. Our responsibilities included:
- Project management and superintendency.
- Design management.
- Procurement and management of the consultant and design teams.
- Preparation of preliminary and schematic design proposals.
- Development of tender documentation and management of the tender phase.
- Contractor procurement and management of the appointed contractor.
- Superintendent services.
- Stakeholder management across the Department, school, consultants and contractor.
- Cost, risk and contract management.
- Management of practical completion, defects and project close-out activities.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- The works were managed within a live school environment while maintaining coordination with the Department, school, consultant team and contractor.
- CPM managed latent conditions, site challenges, design changes, variations and contract administration across the two-stage program.
- We created strong long-lasting relationships with the client, key stakeholders, the school and contractor.
- The team drove the project to successful delivery of Stage 1 and managed an accelerated program for Stage 2.
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