Project

WCG Thomas Pavilion Refurbishments – Sporting Clubroom Refurbishment & Fire Damage Restoration

Sports & Recreation

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Project Details

Industry

Government

Client

City of South Perth

Location

South Perth WA

Architect

Greg Davies Architects

Status

Completed

Overview

Project Overview

Shelford Constructions delivered the WCG Thomas Pavilion Refurbishment for the City of South Perth, restoring existing sporting clubrooms following significant fire damage.

The pavilion is used by the South Perth cricket and hockey clubs, providing an important shared venue for club activities, functions and community gatherings. The refurbishment was undertaken to reinstate the damaged areas while upgrading key internal spaces and returning the facility to a functional and welcoming environment for its users.

Works included demolition and removal of fire-damaged building components, followed by the refurbishment of the pavilion's kitchen, bar, toilet facilities, open function area and dance floor.

New finishes included stone benchtops to the kitchen and bar and Jarrah timber floorboards through the dance floor and open function space. The building also incorporates a steel roof structure with Colorbond metal roofing.

Working within an existing structure introduced additional complexity, particularly when the original documentation did not accurately represent existing roof conditions. Shelford worked collaboratively with the relevant authorities and project stakeholders to resolve these issues during construction.

The completed project demonstrates Shelford Constructions' capability in sports facility refurbishment, working with existing buildings and delivering construction within active community environments.

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Delivery

Project Delivery

Scope of Works

he refurbishment works included:

Demolition of fire-damaged building components
Refurbishment of existing clubrooms
New kitchen facilities
Refurbished bar
Toilet facilities
Open function room
Dance floor
Stone kitchen and bar benchtops
Jarrah timber flooring
Steel roof structure
Colorbond metal roofing
Recycling of suitable demolished materials
Associated restoration and refurbishment works

Key Features

Restored Club & Function Facilities

The refurbishment reinstated the pavilion as a shared facility for the local cricket and hockey clubs.

The completed spaces include an open function room and dance floor together with refurbished kitchen, bar and amenities, allowing the pavilion to support sporting activities, club functions and community events.

Jarrah Timber & Stone Finishes

The internal refurbishment incorporates Jarrah timber floorboards through the dance floor and open function area, providing warmth and character to the shared club spaces.

Stone benchtops were incorporated into the kitchen and bar areas, providing durable finishes suited to regular community and function use.

Fire-Damaged Building Restoration

Unlike a new-build sporting pavilion, this project required Shelford to work with an existing fire-damaged structure.

Damaged building elements were carefully demolished and removed before reconstruction and refurbishment works could proceed, with suitable demolished materials recycled as part of the process.

Construction Challenges

Working With Existing Conditions

One of the principal challenges was the discrepancy between the supplied documentation and the actual existing roof structure.

Once works commenced, it became apparent that the existing conditions differed from the available plans. This meant structural steel could not simply be fabricated off-site based on the original documentation.

Shelford worked through the existing conditions and coordinated with the relevant local government authorities and project stakeholders to resolve the issue and allow construction to continue.

Despite these complications, the works were completed ahead of programme.

Public Access & Site Separation

The pavilion's location within an actively used sporting environment required careful public-access management, particularly during peak periods.

Hoarding and temporary fencing were used to establish clear separation between construction activities and public-use areas while maintaining the security of the existing building throughout the refurbishment.

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