Mandogalup Fire Station – Emergency Services Facility Alterations & Additions

Scope of Works

Shelford's works included:

• Alterations and additions to the existing fire station
• Demolition of existing kitchen and wet areas
• New kitchen facilities
• New wet areas
• Roof extension
• Veranda extension
• Rainwater storage tank
• Rainwater filtration system
• Aquarius wastewater treatment plant
• Flatbed leach drains
• Brick retaining wall
• Concrete ramps
• Brick paving
• Mechanical ventilation
• Split-system air conditioning
• Lighting and electrical works
• Extension of existing smoke detection
• Cabling for future access control
• Associated external works

Key Features

Modernised Kitchen Facilities

The new kitchen is one of the most prominent elements of the fire station upgrade.

The fit-out incorporates new wall and floor vinyl finishes, custom cabinetwork, a new servery hatch and a custom stainless-steel mobile island, creating a practical contemporary space for brigade members.

Upgraded Wet Areas

New wet areas were delivered as part of the extension, incorporating full-height sheet vinyl wall and floor finishes together with compact laminate seating, privacy screens and cubicles.

Mechanical ventilation was incorporated into these spaces as part of the broader building services upgrade.

Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

The project incorporated important site infrastructure to support the operation of the facility.

A new rainwater storage tank and filtration system was installed together with an Aquarius wastewater treatment plant and flatbed leach drains.

Integration With the Existing Fire Station

The new extension was designed to match the existing fire station, creating continuity between the original building and new works.

Externally, this included a veranda extension, brick retaining wall, concrete ramps and brick paving, while structural works required new construction to be carefully tied into the existing slab and brickwork.

Construction Challenges

Existing Building Integration

While no major construction challenges were encountered, the alteration works required careful integration with the existing fire station structure.

New construction involved dowelling into the existing concrete slab and brickwork walls to successfully connect the additions with the established building.

Pre-Construction Material Testing

Given the age and existing condition of parts of the facility, materials were tested for asbestos prior to strip-out works.

This allowed demolition and refurbishment activities to proceed in accordance with the required construction and safety procedures.