Baldivis Toilet Block and Storage Facility – Public Amenities

Scope of Works

Shelford's works included:

• Construction of a standalone public amenities building
• Two unisex accessible toilets
• Four individual storage areas
• Chain-link storage partitions
• Reverse brick veneer construction
• Hardiflex external cladding
• Jarrah veranda
• Jarrah balustrade
• Jarrah weatherboard detailing
• Full-height internal tiling
• Associated building and services works

Key Features

Heritage-Inspired Design

A defining feature of the project was the requirement for the new building to complement the surrounding heritage-listed buildings.

The material palette and construction methodology were selected accordingly, incorporating reverse brick veneer construction and Hardiflex cladding together with Jarrah weatherboards, veranda and balustrade detailing.

This allowed the new public facility to provide contemporary functionality while responding sensitively to its established surroundings

Accessible Public Amenities

The building incorporates two unisex accessible toilets, providing practical public amenities for users of the surrounding facilities.

Full-height internal tiling provides a durable finish suited to the ongoing maintenance requirements of a public facility.

Integrated Storage Facilities

Four separate storage units were incorporated at one end of the building, with chain-link partitions allowing the spaces to be allocated to users of the neighbouring facilities.

This combination of public amenities and storage maximised the functionality of a relatively compact building.

Construction Challenges

Working Around Operational Facilities

One of the primary construction constraints was the continued operation of neighbouring buildings throughout the works.

The nearby Visual Arts Centre and children's day care centre remained operational, requiring construction access and activities to be carefully managed to minimise disruption and maintain separation between the worksite and surrounding users.

Existing Underground Services

The age of the surrounding development created an additional challenge when identifying existing underground infrastructure.

A number of redundant underground services were encountered during construction, making it more difficult to establish the location and status of existing services.

The works therefore required careful investigation and coordination as construction progressed.