gama consulting was engaged to carry out consulting structural and civil engineering services for the Hampstead Barracks facility upgrade in Adelaide’s Northern suburbs.
Home to the Australian Defence Force Army Base, the works included the redesign and implementation of access to warehousing along with the installation of new fire escape stairs and lintels to the existing Training Centre.
Additionally, structural assessment of existing wall construction in relation to proposed fire ratings was also undertaken.
Project highlights
• Preparation of structural design calculations and documentation
• Steelwork design for stair frame
• Lintels and concrete plinth design for new fire booster.
Architect: Cushman and Wakefield and Swanbury Penglase Architects
Builder: Axis Construction
Location: Hampstead Barracks, Greenacres
Project value: Approx $500k
