Projects

Positioned adjacent the existing public pool in vacant land, early works included drainage, sewer and soil remediation works on a site that was previously a natural swampland. The 3500 sqm ground floor slab was poured in sections on trenches with screw piles up to 6 metres deep, followed by a steel frame, roof and cladding. A second 1000 sqm suspended slab was also poured above the administration spaces as provision for possible internal expansion works in the future.

Once the exterior claddings had been completed, two courts for both basketball and netball were built utilizing a black-butt sprung flooring. Other floorings throughout the facility were largely vinyl laminates, and epoxy coatings in the wet areas. The scope included an innovative louvre-fan extraction system to keep the courts cool in the heat of Gippsland summers. Finally, at the rear of the building, an 85-space car park was completed with minor landscaping works.

Our in-house joinery was used to fit-out the entire facility with commercial grade toilet partitions, cabinetry, change rooms, meeting rooms, administration office, first-aid room, and storage areas. This included a double facing commercial kitchen to service both the new facility and the public using the existing pool.

• Significant drainage, soil remediation and foundation works
• Black-butt sprung sports flooring
• In-house capabilities utilized for extensive joinery package
• Civil works including curbing, 85-space car park, and landscaping

Staff and students are now enjoying over 1800 sqm of new facilities. Including a sprung sports floor, stage, foyer and amenities, the new building provides the school endless options. An operable facade adjoining the school sports ground integrates the new spaces into the existing.

Built on under-utilized school land, the scope included the exterior landscaping, complex 7m tall curved profile concrete pillars, imported coloured claddings, and faceted glazing on the foyer. The project was executed in uncertain post-Covid supply conditions with difficult weather.

• Imported custom cladding for fire retardance and weathering
• Complex 7m tall concrete pillars with curved profiles
• Live school environment requiring flexible programming
• Polished sprung sports flooring

Centrum Architects designed this expansive, early learning centre for the Gippsland community of Leongatha. Built on vacant land, it’s positioned within a growing residential district.

Spanning over 1500m², construction involved a partitioned slab with sections including 5 foot perimeter beams. After the slabs were cured, multiple rooms of the building were then fitted with post-pour hydronic heating systems.

The building features steel framing, a dramatic, curved and interleaving roof line, recycled polymer cladding and patterned brickwork. The window schedule included both internal and external glazing including some novel polycarbonate glazing.

To complete the build, the scope also comprised a $196k commercial joinery suite providing cabinets, a reception, a semi-commercial kitchen and significant landscape package.

• Permatimber cladding (95% recycled polymer)
• Polycarbonate feature windows
• Intercomms to all rooms
• Hydronic heating

Staff and students of St Angela of the Cross Primary School are now enjoying over 1200 square metres of new facilities. Including 8 new classrooms, an art room, dedicated teacher quiet spaces, common areas and a student canteen ... the new extension provides versatile spaces for teaching staff to operate.

The common areas and some classrooms have large sliding doors which open onto Modwood decking, then out into the expansive gardens and play areas. The landscaping scope included rock work, a dry river bed, custom carved logs and play equipment ... in total it equals the building footprint in size.

Inside, a large joinery package provides staff and students endless storage options in the rooms. Many of the spaces include sliding doors which allow rooms to be combined. Overall, this was a great project for the school community who have been very complimentary.

• Imported Swisspearl cladding designed for fire retardance and extreme weather resistance
• Modwood timber decking serviced by large double glazed sliders
• Extensive landscaping incl. both synthetic and natural materials
• Live operating environment which required flexible and cooperative programming

Set in undeveloped land adjacent a primary school, the Warragul Early Learning Centre was built in a secure construction site while the school remained operational. The building itself represented 500 square meters of land with a similar area allocated to a car park extension, playground, and other civil facilities.

To cope with the steep site, the foundations were multi-levelled and included precast panels for the interconnecting ramp-work. Construction techniques included core-filled block-work and structural steel. In parts, the steel was ornamental, and beams were left exposed as they pass through the building envelope. In particular, the entrance features exposed C-channels and beautiful spotted gum 40x40 batten cladding.

The installation of numerous circular windows presented flashing and other architectural challenges which are now standout features of the facade and interior partitions. The roof and many of the walls were clad in ColorBond and finished with four banks of PV solar arrays. The scope included a full joinery and internal fit-out completed in detail.

Works were completed on-time, within budget and to a very satisfied customer.

• Live and operational secure site in a primary school
• Exposed structural steel continuing from interior to exterior
• Feature 40 x 40 spotted-gum timber work in entrance / foyer
• Complex circular window installation on internal and external walls

Nowa Nowa was one of four projects awarded to Kubale Constructions by DEWLP as part of a facilities upgrade in East Gippsland for their fire-fighting fleet. This site was designed to facilitate the storage and maintenance of their new Unimog and G-Wagon vehicles including a large and separate dangerous goods storage shed.

After demolition of the existing buildings was complete, significant civil works were undertaken on the road and drainage including asphalt and curbing. New buildings of approximately 850m² were erected on slabs using conventional steel portal frames and clad with Colourbond. Individual bays were built for each of the 10 vehicles it could house.

The contract included the installation of self-bunded diesel and petrol storage tanks, bowsers, a large canopy, bollards and an underground Pureceptor oil and water separator tank system. The site was then completed with a full security upgrade including access control, CCTV, and large sliding palisade gates.

This project was handed over within budget and on time to a satisfied client.

• Portal steel frame with Colorbond cladding
• Significant civil component including drainage, asphalt and curbing
• Petrol and diesel bowsers with underground oil separator system

On time and on budget ... actually early ... much to the client’s delight.

Operating within a live and operational site, Kubale Construction staff cordoned off the dilapidated basketball courts and began work to construct an expansive enclosure. The scope included the addition of 4 new classrooms, a staff room, 3 offices and Yr 12 study area along with amenities.

A huge portal steel frame was erected with 90t cranes which was then roofed with an insulating panel. Once sealed, the courts were resurfaced, remarked and new sporting equipment was installed as part of the refurbishment.

The offices and classrooms were clad in Exotec and fully detailed by our staff including floor coverings, glazing, lighting, joinery, and electrical/technology installations. Handover to a very happy client was performed within the budget and early, well prior to the client’s needs.

• Portal steel framework with insulated panel roofing
• Working safely within a live and operational environment
• Exotec claddings on offices and classrooms
• Large portal steel frame erected with 90t cranes

Working within an operational education site, our most senior Site Manager began work to build a bespoke educational facility at the Seaford Park Primary School.

After the removal of portable rooms, the site was scratched clean, and a 1300 sq. metre raft slab was laid in the shape of the letter “Y” from an aerial view. A structural steel portal frame was then erected over the slab followed by a very complex 3D roof providing atrium lighting to the central hub.

Infill steel stud work was then built within the frame over which steel Colourbond cladding was applied. Given the purpose of the rooms, almost all internal linings provided superior acoustic properties including the ceilings. Rooms were divided by oversize sliding doors and openings completed with a double-glazed commercial aluminium window suite.

The scope included extensive joinery, a kitchen, and data cabling to finish. The site was handed over in time for the new school year and is now fully operational.

• Structural steel portal frame
• Acoustic linings throughout with double-glazing
• 1300m² complex 3D roof in the shape of the letter “Y”

This new venue hosts multiple sporting codes and provides 6 change rooms, 4 umpire rooms, public toilets, a gymnasium, a commercial kitchen and more. The scope of works including significant joinery components to fit the change rooms, toilets, and the kitchen.

This was a very challenging green-fields site with drainage issues complicating the access and the building processes. In total, the building occupies over 970m² and the contract included the civil and landscaping components surrounding the building as well.

Our staff applied meticulous attention to measure and fit over 450 Barestone and Vitrapanel boards that form the exterior cladding. It was a challenging site with complicated drainage but handed over to a happy community…on time again.

• Challenging green-fields site with drainage complicating the build
• Contract included the surrounding civil component
• 450 custom Barestone and Vitrapanel pre-coated cladding panels

This project was a competitive tender and marks the beginning of a long-term relationship with Baulderstone who, at the time, were the principal contractor in the construction of the new Tarago Water Treatment Plant in Gippsland.

Kubale Constructions was contracted to build the Control Building which is hub of operations at the plant. With a contract value approximately $2.1m, works included a fully equipped kitchen, staff amenities and bathrooms, a laboratory testing room for water quality, sever room, control room, meeting room and various offices. In total, the building footprint was over 500 square metres surrounded by mixed architectural claddings and complex cantilevered canopies.

It was a difficult contract to project-manage given the scale of building activities surrounding the site. To finish, Kubale Constructions completed the fit out with furniture and office fixtures.

The project was completed on time and on budget leading to a happy client and further contracts.

• Structural steel with commercial glazing
• Alucabond cladding
• Cantilevered shade canopies
• Laboratory with specialist finishes and treatments

This existing space was cleared and reformatted for a new, architecturally designed kinder/prep play area. In particular, this very progressive and challenging design required exceptional attention to the joinery details.

A host of complementary and contrasting materials create a dynamic space that’s both functional and aesthetic. Maxiply Fireshield was used to provide fire resistant surfaces in the play space, and all fixings needed to be flush or concealed to protect the children.

Our staff worked very closely with the designer to fit the concept into the space and to overcome challenges as they presented. The large variety of materials, finishes, angles, and suppliers made this a complex project to manage. Delivered on time and on budget.

• Maxiply Fireshield flame resistant timber sheeting
• Concealed, flush and safety fixings employed to protect the children
• Complex joinery in a range of materials required exceptional attention
• Large variety of techniques, suppliers and materials required

Set tight against Foster Street and amongst a predominantly residential zone, works needed to be shielded and traffic interruptions managed carefully. The project began with the demolition of dated and dilapidated existing buildings to make way for new accommodation units. In a palette of silvers, greys and white, these 6-Star units are designed to be thermally efficient and harvest rainwater.

Clad in Vitricore and bricked in a basalt-coloured finish, they feature a complexity of glazing and cladding typically found in commercial buildings. The scope of works included alterations to the existing civil facilities and a minimal landscaping package.

Built during a period of significant interruptions, cost escalations and limitations due to COVID restrictions, the project was still completed on time and within budget for a very cooperative client.

• Rendered Hebel Powerwall through the building core
• Vitricore Powdercoated cladding to both north and south facades
• 6-Star energy rating including a double glazed window suite
• Demolition, civil and landscaping

Kubale Constructions was awarded the competitive tender for the construction of a custom designed branch building for the Neerim District Community Bank.

Set in the farming town of Neerim South in Gippsland in Victoria, the building design incorporated features, finishes and a colour palette to compliment the surrounds.

Construction required imported aerated ceramic Clinka blocks and extensive exterior cladding of locally sourced and milled silver top gum. The scope of works included the complete interior fit out with internal glazed partitions.

Outside, the contract included various stainless-steel items, the ATM installation, solar panels on the roof and integration into the existing street scape with exposed aggregate feature paving.

The project timeframe was tight and needed to accommodate the schedule of the imported blocks. Construction was completed within the contracted budget and timeframe.

• Imported aerated ceramic Clinka blocks
• Internal fit-out with aluminium glazed partitions
• Extensive, decorative, milled silver-top gum facade

The existing My Chemist in Mid Valley needed a complete refurbishment starting by returning it to an empty shell. New flooring, paintwork, carpentry, suspended ceiling, lighting and electrical work was done before new retail joinery was fitted throughout.

This included a staff room, a consulting room, the reception, and the pharmacy. Cladding on the storefront included ProBond facade in the client’s corporate brand colours.

In total, the project included over 315 sqm and was completed within the 6 weeks allowed ... on time and on budget.

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• ProBond facade cladding
• Demolition of existing retail fit-out
• Vinyl plank flooring
• On time and on budget within 6 weeks

Ambulance Victoria has now taken possession of their newest facility in Morwell, servicing the central Gippsland communities. The entire site spans over 1500 sqm and the project scope included civil works including car parking, curbing and landscaping.

The site began as a barren paddock, and early works included the site cut and a large slab. The walls of the building were precast which included over 100 x 2.0m dowels locking them into the slab below. This was complex work which required exceptional accuracy.

The adjoining administration building was brickwork providing staff a training facility, office spaces, sleeping quarters for 8 paramedics, and associated kitchen, toilets and showers. Kubale Constructions provided the entire joinery package from our in-house joinery team. This project ran smoothly and our crews received several client testimonials over the course of construction.

• Precast panels with structural steel and brickwork
• Complex dowelling between slab and precast panels
• Epoxy flooring with line marking
• Civil works including car parks and curbing

Ambulance Victoria has now taken possession of their next facility in Yarram, servicing the south Gippsland communities. The entire site spans 2000 sqm and the project scope included the buildings, car parking, curbing, carport, landscaping and other civil works.

The site began as a vacant block near the town centre, and early works included the site cut and a large slab. The walls of the building were precast which included over 70 x 2.0m dowels locking them into the slab below. This was complex work which required exceptional accuracy.

The adjoining administration building was brickwork providing staff a training facility, office spaces, sleeping quarters for 3 paramedics, two kitchens, toilets and showers. Kubale Constructions provided the entire joinery package from our in-house joinery team. This project ran smoothly and was delivered on time and on budget

• Precast panels with structural steel and brickwork
• Complex dowelling between slab and precast panels
• Epoxy flooring with line marking
• Civil works including car parks and curbing

Prior to construction, staff demolished existing facilities and cleared the site. Our contract was to construct over 500 square metres of new administration building (within an operational site). The design included staff rooms, a reception area with feature lighting, kitchenette, joinery, toilets, and several multipurpose rooms with custom pin boards.

The scope of works included a minimal landscaping package with large curved, aerated polished concrete blockwork forming s-shaped seating for students and staff. Site drainage was included within the existing civil context, and a covered connection between the new and existing buildings was constructed/completed.

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• Steel framing with both steel and brick cladding
• Glazed face brickwork adjacent conventional bricks
• Aerated, curved and polished concrete landscaping blocks

The Lumen Christi Primary School services the Churchill community and was funded to refurbish their library building to modernise the facilities.

Kubale Constructions was awarded the tender and began with the demolition of the existing structures. The site included about 440m² and required the removal of the windows and doors from the exterior facade.

Works included new floor coverings, walls, and interior glazed partitions. The exterior walls received new brick cladding to window level with improved security on the new aluminium window and door suite. New bathrooms and a kitchenette were built as part of a full joinery package from our in-house facilities to complete the refit.

Outside, basic garden beds and surrounding concreting paving were installed before handover. Works were completed on-time, within budget and handed over to a very satisfied customer.

• Joinery package with new bathrooms and staffroom kitchenette
• External brickwork with new aluminium window and door suite
• Planar panel system

Heyfield was the smaller of four projects awarded to Kubale Constructions by DEWLP as part of a facilities upgrade in East Gippsland for their fire-fighting fleet. This site was designed to facilitate the storage and maintenance of their new G-Wagon vehicles including a large and separate dangerous goods storage shed.

After demolition of the existing buildings was complete, significant civil works were undertaken on the road and drainage including asphalt and curbing. New buildings of approximately 600 sqr metres were erected on slabs using conventional steel portal frames and clad with Colourbond.

The contract included the installation of self-bunded diesel and petrol storage tanks, bowsers, a canopy, bollards and an underground Pureceptor oil and water separator tank system. The site was then completed with a minor security upgrade.

This project was handed over within budget and on time to a satisfied client.

• Portal steel frame with Colorbond cladding
• Significant civil component including drainage, asphalt and curbing
• Petrol and diesel bowsers with underground oil separator system

Erica was one of four projects awarded to Kubale Constructions by DEWLP as part of a facilities upgrade in East Gippsland for their fire-fighting fleet. This site was designed to facilitate the storage and maintenance of their new Unimog and G-Wagon vehicles including a large and separate dangerous goods storage shed.

After demolition of the existing buildings was complete, significant civil works were undertaken on the road and drainage including asphalt and curbing. New buildings of approximately 780m² were erected on slabs using conventional steel portal frames and clad with Colourbond. Individual bays were built for each vehicle with an industrial wash-down bay at the end with vacuum equipment.

The contract included the installation of self-bunded diesel and petrol storage tanks, bowsers, a canopy, bollards and an underground Pureceptor oil and water separator tank system. The site was then completed with a full security upgrade including access control, CCTV, and large sliding palisade gates.

This project was handed over within budget and on time to a satisfied client.

• Portal steel frame with Colorbond cladding
• Significant civil component including drainage, asphalt and curbing
• Full security upgrade to secure the site

Briagolong was one of four projects awarded to Kubale Constructions by DEWLP as part of a facilities upgrade in East Gippsland for their fire-fighting fleet. This site was designed to facilitate the storage and maintenance of their new Unimog and G-Wagon vehicles.

After demolition of the existing buildings was complete, significant civil works were undertaken on the road and drainage including asphalt and curbing. New buildings of approximately 880 sqr metres were erected on slabs using conventional steel portal frames and clad with Colourbond. Individual bays were built for each vehicle with an industrial wash-down bay at the end with vacuum equipment. Sitting aside from the main building is a smaller dangerous goods storage shed.

The contract included a full security upgrade to the site including access control, CCTV and the installation of large, industrial palisade sliding gates to complete the secure enclosure.

This project was handed over within budget and on time to a satisfied client.

• Portal steel frame with Colorbond cladding
• Significant civil component including drainage, asphalt and curbing
• Full security upgrade to secure the site

The refurbishment of the LVA offices was designed to transform the existing spaces into a centre for community and business engagement. The job began with the demolition of the dated offices and amenities including bathrooms, toilets and kitchenettes totalling over 920m². Operating in a live environment under a very tight time frame, staff installed new kitchenettes, data cabling, hardwood benches, detailed bulkhead claddings, reception counter and stud and plaster walls in the refurbished offices. The project was finished on time and to the client’s satisfaction.

• Extensive demolition within an operating, live environment
• Detailed joinery package with natural timber finishes
• High profile job with very tight time frame

On a partial green-fields site, Kubale Constructions began work on Fonterra’s new distribution cool room and freezer facility in Cobden. Specifically for the Western Star Butter lines, the building is constructed of structural steel, tilt slab and cool room panelling on a concrete slab.

The scope of works included the installation of all refrigeration plant and equipment including heavy transport bays and dock levellers. Works also included earthworks to raise the slab above the existing levels, roadside curbing, foot paths and basic landscaping around the building. Hydronic refrigerated lines were laid throughout the extensive slab as part of the cool room function. In total, the site measured approximately 1500m². The timeline was very tight, and the site and surrounding areas needed to remain operational which included significant traffic management.

This project was successfully completed on time and within budget.

• Hydraunic refrigeration in a large slab
• Tight timeframe in an complex and operational site
• Structural steel, tilt slab and coolroom panelling

Won in an open tender situation, Kubale Constructions was awarded the contract to completely renew and extend the existing shire offices. The partial demolition required the preservation of the super structure including the valued existing structural timber beams.

The building architecture and colour/texture palettes reflect striking references to the various environments found in the shire. These include the inverted eave lines referencing the alpine ranges and the colours and patterns of the rainforests, rivers, and geology of the region.

The increased footprint of the project was just over 1500m² which included open plan office space, acoustically designed meeting rooms with movable partitions, commercial grade wet areas, the reception and entrance foyer and a services room.

At less than 6 months, the time frame was very tight. The project was completed on time and on budget and the client has repeatedly expressed their satisfaction with the way we conducted ourselves and executed the project.

• Demolition to retain existing superstructure and exposed beams
• Complex inverted eave lines
• Internal joinery construction and fit-out

The Yellingbo CFA Station was dilapidated and needed replacement and expansion. After selective demolition, new foundations were laid in preparation for the erection of steel and Colorbond building. Works included the three-bay storage for CFA vehicles and the office spaces to accommodate staff. Construction was predominantly portal steel frame with Colorbond cladding.

The scope of works included wash-down bays, equipment storage, drainage, asphalt and curbing civil works, minor landscaping and a commercial joinery package.

This was a simple project that required speed and tight financial control. The project was completed on time and on budget.

• Portal steel frame with Colorbond cladding
• Civil components including drainage, asphalt and curbing
• Boundary security upgrade to secure the site

In a departure from traditional on-site construction, Kubale Constructions was awarded the contract for the manufacture of large guttering modules for the roof at the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant. Rather than constructing them in-situ, our facility was fitted with custom designed jigging and equipment to handle the job in-house.

The production schedule demanded by the principal contractor (Theiss) fluctuated greatly. It was necessary that we produce the modules in-step with the building schedule of the plant at Wonthaggi; delays were not accepted.

Simply handling the modules safely was difficult because each 8-metre steel section weighed over 500kg. Works included lining the modules with copper treated ply followed by a seam welded PVC membrane (technique new to AU). We were required to learn new techniques and develop our own production methodology to maintain quality and increase production output as demanded.

We hit every deadline imposed by this aggressive schedule while maintaining excellent quality in workmanship.

• Custom in-house jigging and repetitive manufacturing techniques
• Handling of 8 metre x 500 kg massive steel and timber structures
• Large scale adhesive application and long continuous seam welding
• Tight scheduling and the ability to scale up and down

This project for V Line in the town of Warragul was to erect two new maintenance sheds and the support buildings for the depot staff.

Works included the removal of contaminated soil, levelling of the site and the erection of two identical maintenance sheds. Each shed was approximately 320m² and they were built on concrete slabs.

Minimal offices were constructed from Atco relocatable buildings with an adjacent amenities block. The site was completed with perimeter cyclone fencing.

Valued at just over $1.2m, this was a relatively simply project done in a short time frame.

• Design and Construct project
• Steel framed Colorbond clad sheds
• Atco portable building modules

Kubale Constructions is developing a growing relationship with dairy giant Saputo, who operates milk processing facilities across Victoria. We have provided a variety of services under both an hourly-rate arrangement, or larger contracted works.

Jobs have been located at their Leongatha factory and revolve around the incremental upgrade to the milk processing room including demolition, drainage, slab upgrade, epoxy floor coatings, new ceilings, switch room and installation of plant footings.

• Construction techniques and conditions specific to this industry
• Flexible arrangements from hourly-rate to contract works
• Available on-call for urgent or time-sensitive works
• Strong relationship that’s growing quickly

Kubale Constructions has provided minor works and maintenance services to Baw Baw Shire and other regional councils for over 20 years. Included in our portfolio are numerous public toilets across the townships of Gippsland.

Typically built on small slabs, works generally include the construction of prefabricated buildings and the installation of all appliances. Project scopes often include the adjacent landscaping, drainage and minor civil works.

While not glamourous work, we maintain many contracted and casual relationships like this across several sectors and across Gippsland. We operate on-call, on an hourly basis, but we also quote small works where greater financial control is demanded.

• Prefabricated buildings
• Quick turnaround
• Long-term relationship built on trust

The Preston Pumping Station contract follows various successful projects undertaken by Kubale Constructions for the Water Resources Alliance. As our fourth contract with this client, this project represents the trust that the Alliance partners had in our relevant expertise and ability to get the job done.

This project involved very complex subterranean structural concrete works requiring over 500 tonnes of concrete and a vast quantity of reinforcement, much assembled on site. Our staff contributed to the design of the formwork and the mix of the concrete poured in recognition of our experience in complex slab work.

Included in the construction schedule was a mains pressure reducing valve pit and an industrial acoustic ceiling built from DuraPanel. These large panels were built on the ground and craned into position forming a seamless sound dampening barrier.

This was a complex project involving night works and difficult traffic management given the location on High Street Preston. This project was successfully completed on time and within budget.

• Expansive excavation and subterranean concrete works
• Significant contribution to formwork design prior to construction
• Night works and traffic management required
• DuraPanel acoustic ceilings constructed and raised on-site

The West Gippsland Regional Hospital chose Kubale Constructions to extend and refurbish their existing Paediatrics Department facilities at their site in Warragul, Victoria. Works included the consulting suites and the internal fit-out and renovation of the Monash University Medical Training facility to a total value of $600k.

While the construction methods were conventional, the project was challenging because the building being renovated was in continual use. Construction staff needed to pay particular attention to noise, safety, access, and the presentation of the site.

This project was successfully completed on time and within budget.

• Operational site with safety complexities
• Construction completed with minimal noise
• Largely conventional techniques

Kubale Constructions successfully tendered for the contract to build new medical offices and a medical records storage facility for the Latrobe Regional Hospital. The new buildings were to be constructed on hospital land adjacent their existing facilities.

The project involved the construction of an architecturally designed 390 square metre stand-alone office building with another 535 square metre purpose designed storage building for medical records. This building contained fire protection throughout to reduce the risk to documents within. Both buildings were predominantly precast panel constructions and works included a large car park and the all the associated civil works.

The construction project was complicated by the need to work within an operational hospital site requiring additional sensitivity to public safety, subcontractor access and the presentation of the site. This project was successfully completed on time and within budget.

• Precast panel construction
• Complex operational site incl. managing risks to public safety
• Fire protection materials and design features throughout
• Heavy gauge steel window covers within Exotech cladding

To address the changing business and community landscape of the Latrobe Valley, this project involved the re-purposing of a car dealership showroom into a youth space. With very limited state government funding, this project was begun on a very tight budget, yet required durable finishes with broad appeal.

The building interior was stripped and painted a deep grey providing a canvas for very bold colours and feature partitions. The joinery package involved complicated curved geometry requiring and involved the standout feature of this job which was the kitchenette splash-back.

Under a firm timeline, Kubale Constructions staff turned this building over to the Department of Health and Human Services within budget.

• Custom splash-back materials
• Full joinery package with curved geometry
• Bold colours and extra-durable finishes
• Tight timeline and budget controls

Kubale Constructions successfully tendered to build the new residents club house in the Jackson's View Estate in Gippsland, Victoria. Jackson's View is a new residential development in the Latrobe Valley growth corridor and is set in a semi-rural location.

This large communal facility includes a commercial kitchen, servery, function rooms, gymnasium and landscaping which included a 25m commercial in-ground pool. Much of the building was clad in Crazy Stone which requires a great deal of skill and patience to achieve a consistent and accurate finish.

Planning was critical in this project because the site was without electricity and water ... further complicated because the estate was without roads. The time frame was tight and construction was complete within 5 months and 3 months ahead of the agreed schedule.

• Significant excavation and planning for pool and spa construction
• Extensive Crazy Stone cladding
• Complex planning and logistics given no road access to site
• Built without permanent site power and water

This private development project was won by Kubale Constructions and involved design and construct services by our staff. The site needed redevelopment because it was prone to flooding and could not be safety tenanted.

The existing large steel frame building was stripped, and the bottom portion coated in water proofing materials. The steel frame was then extended onto an adjoining block to increase the building size. The floor level of the site was raised by 1m with compacted soil and a new slab was poured around and over the existing footings.

Tilt slab walls and new roofing then partitioned the building into three separate factory units which are now ideal for warehousing and retail operations. The superstructure involved concrete slab and panels with wide span steel portal roof framing, while the extremities were clad in Alucabond and commercial glazing. Mezzanine floors are incorporated on the second level of each tenancy for office space.

The ground works and early demolition of the building cladding was a very challenging and the project was completed on time and within budget.

• Design and Construct project
• Complex excavation and trenching
• Tilt slab boxed and poured on site by Kubale Constructions
• Sound proofed interior walls and firewall

This project was a design and construct building for the application of manufacturing a new type of aircraft for Mahindra air services who are currently operating out of the existing site and surrounding buildings. We were able to produce a winning design through careful discussions with our associated architect, design team and members of the Latrobe City Council.

The hangar measures 52 metres long and 25 metres wide containing an internal office space of 110m² and an external office and amenities area of 100m². The office and amenities areas were specifically designed for the use of Mahindra management and staff while our installation of a 23-metre-wide gantry crane speeds up manufacturing time. Planes enter and exit the hangar via a large auto bi-folding door which boasts an opening size of 8 metres high and 22 metres wide.

We are very proud of our design and the Latrobe City Council is extremely happy with our methods and management of the project in a highly active and potentially dangerous area.

• Design and Construct project
• Collaborative project with successful outcomes for all
• Complex and dangerous construction environment
• 22m wide door and 23m wide gantry crane

This project required the refurbishment of several existing rooms at the Frankston Primary School. Areas included were classroom spaces, break-out spaces, and an amphitheatre for the lower primary school grades.

Works encompassed an arched/curved birch ply room divider, recessed shelving details, a wet area and pigeonholes. The curved and stepped levels in the amphitheatre provides an assembly and presentation area for the children. The coloured panels on the walls were clad with pin board materials (Autex) to provide acoustic benefits and a place for mounting artwork and notices.

The scope also included the replacement of the windows with new aluminium sets. The design mirrored the original timber windows to satisfy the heritage overlay.

This project was successfully completed on time and within budget.

• Curved birch ply joinery
• Autex acoustic pin board cladding

Kubale Constructions has maintained a strong relationship with Fonterra for over 20 years. We have provided a variety of services under both an hourly-rate + expenses arrangement, or larger contracted works. While most jobs have taken place at the Darnum Fonterra facility, we've had cause to travel to many smaller locations.

Given the nature of their business, we’ve needed to conform to Fonterra’s live operating environment and their administrative needs. We have up-skilled our crews for the specialist work required in confined spaces, hot conditions and in emergencies.

Our relationship with Fonterra is very important and servicing their facilities has become an important part of our business. We value the trust they place in our crew and methods.

• Construction techniques and conditions specific to this industry
• Flexible arrangements from HR+E to contract works
• Available on-call for urgent or time sensitive works
• Strong relationship over 20 years

Kubale Constructions was awarded the contract to refurbish the training facilities at TAFE Gippsland. The project involved the refurbishment of several classrooms at their Bairnsdale campus to create purpose-built rooms for the cooking and hairdressing students.

After the demolition of the existing facilities, a large stainless steel commercial kitchen was installed. New flooring, wall treatments, partitions, joinery, and furniture was then installed. The relocation of the kitchen and bar was the priority because these rooms needed to be handed over 5 weeks prior to the completion date.

The project involved a very large joinery package that featured a bar with a complex, irregular patterned facade. Solid hardwood bench tops were then complimented by matching shelving in the restaurant. In total, the refurbished area was approximately 500 sqm and was completed 4 weeks in advance and within budget much to the customer’s satisfaction.

• Extensive steel joinery and commercial compliant kitchen finishes
• Tight time frame requiring excellent planning
• Solid hardwood joinery and benchtops

Kubale Constructions were commissioned to construct a purpose-built facility to accommodate and decant Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances (DGHS) along with the vehicles and trailers used in their transportation.

Works included the initial demolition of existing buildings, bulk cut-and-fill excavation and extensive hydraulic services for the site. The building was primarily structural steel, clad with Colorbond. The scope was completed with caging, bollards, electrical, plumbing and specialty equipment.

We’ve worked extensively with DELWP and have earned a reputation of trust and reliability.

• Custom designed and fabricated caging installations
• Delivered within a live and operational site
• Remote location requiring extensive planning and travel

As part of an ongoing relationship, Baw Baw Shire awarded Kubale Constructions the contract to build new club change rooms and the associated facilities at the Drouin Recreation Reserve.

Initial demolition of existing building took place before construction began on the new 640 square meter design. The new building included various change rooms, catering facilities, shower blocks, storage rooms, a medical room and a large, covered pavilion.

While the construction techniques required were largely conventional, the project required significant liaison between the multiple and differing stakeholders.

The total project value was approximately $1.2m. It was completed on time and within budget resulting in a very happy client.

• Structural steel with sandstone block-work cladding
• Commercial kitchen fit-out and epoxy flooring
• Demolition prior to construction
• Exceptionally tight timeline

After a competitive tender, Kubale Constructions began a 290m² extension to the Drouin Primary Early Learning Centre. The development included a new a kitchen joinery package, two storerooms, an office, two consultation rooms and a storage shed.

Construction techniques were conventional and involved Exotec cladding on a steel frame.

While working on a live school and kindergarten site, we managed traffic and negotiated mutually acceptable working hours collaboratively with the ELC staff, parents and the Baw Baw Shire to minimise disruption and hazards to daily operations.

• Exotec external cladding
• Constructions with a live school and kindergarten environment
• Traffic mgt. complexities around school pick-up / drop-off times

After a competitive tender, Kubale Constructions began a 385m² new-build for Drouin & District Community Financial Services. Positioned at the corner of Bank Place, the development includes an office suite, two retail properties, a reception, kitchenette, boardroom, and community meeting space.

Built on a suspended Bondek slab above under-slab storage, the walls are pre-cast and some exterior walls feature a faux wood aluminium feature cladding. The inside was completed with interior fixed partitions, floor coverings and a quality in-house joinery fit-out.

The site required external treatments including pavement, retaining, and fencing in this boundary-to-boundary construction.

The building was finally glazed in commercial grade, double glazed aluminium windows and doors. Construction went smoothly and included traffic management on this busy shopping strip. Handover was completed one month early, and within budget.

• Suspended Bondek slab with under slab storage
• Custom joinery package produced in our in-house joinery
• Double glazed aluminium window and door suite

The Darnum Memorial Hall is located in the centre of the village and services the Baw Baw Shire community.

Kubale Constructions were awarded the tender for the repair of the exterior claddings. Works included replacement of the existing cement sheeting and weatherboards, replacement of the flashings to the barge ends, minor insulation and plaster works and fresh paint. This project required only conventional construction techniques with some sensitivity to the heritage elements of the building and the community’s need to use the building whilst the project was underway.

Collaboration with the Darnum Memorial Hall Committee, local services, Baw Baw Shire and the local community was a key factor in the successful completion of the project.

• Demolition and replacement of claddings
• Collaboration with the community

Kubale Constructions was contracted to complete the remodeling of the parking facilities at the Warragul Centre Point Coles.

Works on-site began with the demolition of the existing helical ramp within Warragul’s busy retail district. The project was then paused during the month of December to limit the interruptions to the Christmas trading for the retailers and recommenced in January. Work then began on the complex formwork to pour the new ramp to the upper parking level. Construction included the installation of additional ground floor structural steel to support the existing elevated concrete floor to accommodate the new 2500m² Colourbond roof on the upper level. The scope included extensive LED lighting, fire services, line marking and asphalting.

Extensive traffic management was required to facilitate the 40t cranes and concrete pump trucks on this main street. To expedite the project, Kubale Construction staff worked very early in the mornings and through many nights under electrical lighting. As a result, the project was completed three weeks early and on budget.

• 2500m² Colorbond roof
• Complex formwork for the concrete ramp
• Construction within an operational site with trader cooperation
• Traffic mgt for 40t cranes and concrete trucks on the main street

Kubale Constructions successfully tendered to build a four-level complex of residential apartments and amenities in the prestigious Melbourne suburb of Brighton.

Site works included a 700m² underground car park (x12) with additional storage space for residents. This comprised a CFA pile construction with shotcrete basement walls to support the three levels of suspended slabs above. Three apartments were built on the ground floor with three deluxe apartments above on the 1st and 2nd storeys connected with a lift.

Significant savings were available to our client with the use of imported kitchens made to specification and fitted by local tradesmen. Finishes throughout included solid timber flooring, tiled shower bases with frameless glass screens, two-pack joinery, and square-set plastering. Coordinating the program with the imported kitchens was challenging, but ultimately the result was excellent, and the projected savings realised.

The building covered over 90% of the site while the balance was finished in hard landscaping surfaces of tiling, paving and garden beds.

• Large underground car park with shotcrete walls
• Imported kitchens coordinated within the program for cost savings
• Four level development with internal lift

Kubale Constructions was contracted to build the new Bank Place Medical Centre which involved the construction of medical clinics and facilities of approximately 980 sqm. This $1.6m development took place on a green-fields site and very prominent corner block in the growing regional town of Drouin in Victoria.

In total, works included eight suites, three treatment rooms, various nurses’ stations, an administration office, foyer, resource library, staff kitchen and a new retail pharmacy. The superstructure consisted of concrete slab with lightweight timber frame and large span timber trusses. A car park of over 1000 square metres was then constructed adjoining this new purpose designed building along with all the associated civil works.

This project was successfully completed on time and within budget.

• Alucabond and glazed brick cladding
• Sensitivity to adjacent residential properties
• Car park and civil works