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Whats Building 107 August 2023

The August 2023 edition of Fairbrother's company newsletter, What's Building, Feature stories include the completion of the University of Tasmania's River's Edge building in Launceston, the Sorell Emergency Services Hub in southern Tasmania, and the groundbreaking on building a new hospital in Maryborough, Victoria.

The August 2023 edition of Fairbrother's company newsletter, What's Building, Feature stories include the completion of the University of Tasmania's River's Edge building in Launceston, the Sorell Emergency Services Hub in southern Tasmania, and the groundbreaking on building a new hospital in Maryborough, Victoria.

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what’s<br />

ISSUE <strong>107</strong> - <strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

BUILDING<br />

Superb Construction<br />

University of Tasmania’s River’s Edge<br />

is exceptional quality.


From the CEO’s Desk<br />

Cover Story - River’s Edge<br />

Report - Northern Tasmania<br />

Outstanding Craftsmanship - River’s Edge Joinery<br />

Report - Victoria<br />

Award-winning construction - St Francis of the Fields<br />

Report - Southern Tasmania<br />

Breaking Ground - Maryborough Hospital<br />

Sorell Emergency Services Hub<br />

Report - Fairbrother Foundation<br />

University of Tasmania Scholarships<br />

Fairbrother Developments - North Terrace<br />

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River’s Edge<br />

Construction North and Fairbrother Joinery<br />

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From the<br />

CEO’S DESK<br />

Hello and a very warm welcome to the <strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />

edition of our What’s <strong>Building</strong> newsletter – yes, another<br />

year is beginning to escape us, the middle of the year has<br />

passed already!<br />

To begin with, I’d like to acknowledge the efforts of our<br />

teams who have played a critical role in bringing several<br />

significant projects to completion since our last newsletter.<br />

Starting with the $102m Galkangu - Bendigo GovHub<br />

project delivered in a Joint Venture partnership with<br />

Icon. This project commenced in the first half of 2020,<br />

pre-COVID-19. The team faced all the well-publicised<br />

challenges throughout that period. On top of this, a large<br />

portion of the building is constructed using mass timber<br />

with Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) columns and beams<br />

with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) floor plates. This<br />

one was always going to be a challenging build without<br />

the impacts of COVID-19. The project was successfully<br />

brought to completion in May <strong>2023</strong> through the shear<br />

resilience and positive attitude of the team.<br />

Galkangu - Bendigo GovHub<br />

Victoria<br />

Then there is<br />

the $45 million<br />

UTAS River’s<br />

Edge building in<br />

Launceston. This<br />

project kicked<br />

off in early 2021,<br />

at a time when<br />

we thought<br />

our COVID-19<br />

experience was<br />

all but over (at<br />

least in Tasmania<br />

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />

KURT ARNOLD<br />

anyhow). Little did we know the second wave was about<br />

to hit. On top of all the well-known industry-wide issues<br />

related to COVID-19, this project had the added challenge<br />

of border closures, meaning our interstate subcontractors<br />

couldn’t enter Tasmania. It’s a testament to the team’s<br />

determination and persistence that River’s Edge was<br />

completed to an exceptionally high standard of quality in<br />

mid-June <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

The Elliott<br />

Construction South<br />

We have also completed the $30 million Elliott<br />

Apartments project in Hobart. Another project that<br />

commenced in early 2021 and faced all the challenges<br />

mentioned above. This one definitely took some serious<br />

grit and commitment from the team to get across the line<br />

in May <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

The $39 million Middleton Prison project in Castlemaine,<br />

yet another one of our projects that commenced early<br />

2021. It would take much more than a paragraph to<br />

accurately explain the daily challenges our team faced on<br />

this project – site personnel requiring triple vaccinations,<br />

daily Rapid Antigen Tests, the mandatory wearing of P2<br />

masks to scratch the surface. This project has seen a<br />

massive display of perseverance from everyone involved<br />

to achieve contract completion in May <strong>2023</strong>. You can read<br />

more about this project in our previous April newsletter.<br />

These projects are great examples of the resilience,<br />

the determination, the grit and commitment, and the<br />

positive attitudes our employees display right across the<br />

company – all while delivering challenging projects to the<br />

highest possible standard of quality for our valued clients.<br />

Projects we can all stand back and look at afterwards with<br />

an enormous sense of pride and achievement.<br />

A new financial year has begun, and every year we update<br />

our Strategic Plan along with the suite of Divisional<br />

Operation Plans. These plans are tailored to address our<br />

upcoming operational requirements and are supported<br />

by a construction market in both Victoria and Tasmania<br />

that has a positive outlook for the foreseeable future.<br />

Although there are distinct signs that the residential<br />

market is continuing to weaken, the forecasts that support<br />

the commercial construction market remain very strong.<br />

On the awards front, congratulations to all our employees,<br />

sub-contractors and consultants involved in our St Francis<br />

of the Fields Primary School project in Strathfieldsaye,<br />

located just out of Bendigo. On Friday 24th June the<br />

project won the Master Builders Victoria “Excellence<br />

in Construction of Commercial <strong>Building</strong>s $3m to $6m<br />

category” at the <strong>2023</strong> Regional <strong>Building</strong> Awards –<br />

Western. Well done all!<br />

In other noteworthy news, our Developments business<br />

unit has been active over this past period in facilitating the<br />

$12 million North Terrace Visitor Accommodation project<br />

which recently commenced in Burnie. The project will<br />

be delivered by our North West Tasmanian Construction<br />

team. Additionally, we’ve commenced a $4.3 million<br />

warehouse development on our old Southern Tasmanian<br />

Construction yard at 16 Stanton Place after moving our<br />

construction yard to a new land holding at the Brighton<br />

Industrial Estate.<br />

We have had five of our long serving employees achieve<br />

Years of Service milestones since April. Three being based<br />

in our Southern Tasmanian Construction division – with<br />

20 years is Travis Smith, one of our key Site Managers who<br />

is currently leading the team on the Harrington Street<br />

project. Racking up 15 years is Matthew Sawdy, one of<br />

our experienced Sub-Foreman. And achieving 10 years is<br />

Senior Estimator, Stuart Eaton.<br />

At the other end of Tasmania, accumulating 15 years<br />

of service is Brad Symmons, Manager of our North<br />

West Construction division. Also achieving the 15 year<br />

milestone is Melissa Hayes, our trusty Cleaner who covers<br />

our whole Devonport facility.<br />

Congratulations to you all and look forward to many more<br />

years ahead!<br />

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A perfect fit<br />

RIVER’S EDGE<br />

Nestled within the historic Railyard Precinct of Inveresk,<br />

the University of Tasmania’s River’s Edge fits snugly<br />

between existing buildings. An expansive glazed façade<br />

provides impressive views over the North Esk River out to<br />

Ben Lomond beyond, while thoughtfully placed windows<br />

within the other two facades frame a number of fantastic<br />

city and railyard views.<br />

Central to the River’s Edge project’s narrative is its<br />

resolute commitment to sustainability. In a conscious<br />

departure from conventional construction practices,<br />

the client aspired to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon<br />

impact. This ambitious goal was achieved, in part,<br />

through extensive use of locally sourced timbers, a<br />

decision that not only championed eco-friendliness but<br />

also showcases the beauty of Australian Eucalypt species<br />

throughout the building’s features.<br />

The project incorporated a range of innovative materials<br />

and techniques. Standout features include the use of<br />

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for the stairs in place of<br />

concrete, Glue Laminated Timber (GLT) for the roof<br />

structure, and even the experimental use of solid<br />

Tasmanian Blue Gum over a hydronic heated concrete<br />

slab. These choices not only offer sustainable alternatives<br />

but also infuse the building with character and a<br />

connection to its local context.<br />

“The River’s Edge building is a prime example of how<br />

Tasmanian timber and recycled materials is being<br />

used in sustainable building initiatives, as the industry<br />

in Tasmania continues to make this transition,” said<br />

Tasmanian Premier and Minister for State Development,<br />

Trade and the Antarctic, Jeremy Rockliff at the building’s<br />

opening in July.<br />

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River’s Edge (continued)<br />

“The incorporation of world-leading hardwood cross<br />

laminated timber, developed and manufactured by<br />

Tasmanian company Cusp <strong>Building</strong> Solutions, is a<br />

testament to Tasmania’s growing reputation as a global<br />

leader in design and manufacturing technology,” Mr<br />

Rockliff said.<br />

Around 1,500 students and staff from various UTAS<br />

faculties have now transitioned to the new building, which<br />

was officially opened on July 28.<br />

At four storeys in height, the River’s Edge building provides<br />

space for research and study, while also being home to the<br />

new Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education.<br />

“Providing students with access to spaces equipped<br />

with the resources and technology to maximise learning<br />

creates job opportunities. This type of investment will also<br />

foster the development of new industries that will benefit<br />

generations to come,” said Federal Assistant Minister for<br />

Infrastructure and Transport, and Senator for Tasmania,<br />

Carol Brown.<br />

The River’s Edge project faced its share of trials, with<br />

the COVID-19 pandemic introducing unprecedented<br />

challenges. State border closures were implemented<br />

that restricted entry of specialist tradespeople, social<br />

distancing measures were stringently implemented but<br />

were extremely challenging on such a small site with over<br />

100 people on site. These challenges created scheduling<br />

issues that required a significant amount of management.<br />

Despite these disruptions, the project’s delivery team<br />

exhibited remarkable resilience and adaptability.<br />

“The site was previously used for rail and other<br />

heavy industrial uses, which deposited considerable<br />

contamination on the site over many years,” said<br />

Fairbrother Project Manager, Dylan Graham. “This,<br />

combined with the inherent difficulties of the deep, soft<br />

mud, made for a complex inground works.”<br />

Every load of soil removed from the site required<br />

treatment, monitoring, and thorough testing prior<br />

to being transported to an approved facility for<br />

rehabilitation. This process took up considerable space, on<br />

an already highly constrained site.<br />

The project team successfully repurposed steel gas<br />

pipeline tubes into a custom, driven pile design. The<br />

recycling of this material not only provided a successful<br />

pile design, but added a strong contribution to reducing<br />

the environmental impact of the project.<br />

The building itself embraces innovation and sustainable<br />

practices. Throughout, most surfaces have been designed<br />

to have feature lining installed, made up of predominantly<br />

Tasmanian Timber, combined with fabric acoustic<br />

treatments and harder wearing decorative fibre cement<br />

sheet linings to the main thoroughfares.<br />

The central atrium is a spectacular space, towering to<br />

20 metres in height and is adorned with 8 monumental,<br />

suspended timber pods. With perimeter glazing to<br />

every level and the infill walls all lined with polished<br />

timber battens, every aspect of this project speaks to<br />

Fairbrother’s commitment to quality and innovation.<br />

Furthermore, the project’s exterior is clad in raw<br />

aluminium Aramax, a high-impact material that<br />

nonetheless boasts a long lifespan and is 100% recyclable.<br />

Additionally, large sections of the northern facades<br />

are glazed with full-height curtain wall and intricate<br />

aluminium sunshades.<br />

The River’s Edge building is one of three Fairbrother<br />

projects at the University of Tasmania’s Inveresk campus,<br />

with completion earlier in <strong>2023</strong> on the Stone <strong>Building</strong>, and<br />

works continuing on the Willis Street project across the<br />

river.<br />

The level of executed detail and high-quality workmanship<br />

throughout the whole project is something that<br />

Fairbrother is extremely proud of.<br />

“We’re thankful to have had the opportunity to deliver<br />

another key educational facility for our long-term client,<br />

University of Tasmania,” said Fairbrother General Manager<br />

- Northern Tasmania, Marcus Perkins.<br />

As its doors open to students and staff, the building invites<br />

a new era of sustainable design and construction, where<br />

environmental consciousness is not just a goal, but a<br />

guiding principle that shapes the future of the industry.<br />

Join the Fairbrother Team!<br />

It takes incredible people to deliver iconic projects, and we’re<br />

always looking for the best people to join the Fairbrother team.<br />

We’re always on the lookout for carpenters, project managers,<br />

design coordinators, site managers and more.<br />

Interested? Visit fairbrother.com.au/careers for more.<br />

CLIENT: University of Tasmania<br />

ARCHITECT: John Wardle Architects<br />

PROJECT MANAGER: Dylan Graham<br />

CONTRACT ADMIN: Rebecca de Groot and<br />

Ben Hawkes<br />

PROJECT ADMIN: Tom Yates<br />

SITE MANAGER: Luke Johnson<br />

PHOTOS: Dave Groves<br />

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GENERAL MANAGER<br />

NORTHERN TASMANIA<br />

MARCUS PERKINS<br />

The first half of <strong>2023</strong><br />

has seen the completion<br />

of two major projects:<br />

UTAS Rivers Edge and<br />

UTAS Stone <strong>Building</strong>.<br />

Both projects are major<br />

milestones for the UTAS<br />

Northern Transformation<br />

Project, which also<br />

includes our Willis<br />

Street project, due for<br />

completion in mid-2024.<br />

While we have seen some stability back into the<br />

construction sector, workload and the availability of<br />

tradespeople continues to be a challenge. I must say a<br />

massive thanks to our people who, in these circumstances,<br />

have once again gone above and beyond to deliver on our<br />

project commitments.<br />

Construction North West is mostly focused on delivery<br />

of a wide range of mid-scale projects including a hospital<br />

upgrade, industrial facilities, work for UTAS and the<br />

Department of Education.<br />

Completion of UTAS Rivers Edge has been achieved, which<br />

is an enormous milestone for both Fairbrother and UTAS.<br />

The level of quality achieved on a project of this scale is a<br />

credit to our team and the subcontractors that supported<br />

the projected. We are very thankful for the opportunity to<br />

partner with UTAS on another major educational facility.<br />

The Mersey Community Hospital project is now in full<br />

swing where we are building the Outpatients Clinic and<br />

Operating Theatres. Structural remediation has been<br />

Getting it done<br />

NORTHERN TASMANIA<br />

Years of<br />

SERVICE<br />

completed to the existing C Block, which has allowed<br />

partitions and service rough ins to commence. E Block<br />

will see both of the Level 2 structural pours completed<br />

through the month of <strong>August</strong>. The focus for the next<br />

phase will be completion of service rough ins to all areas,<br />

partition walls and E Block roof structure, with the focus<br />

on a weatherproof building by Christmas.<br />

Work is nearing completion at Alpha Electrics’ new facility<br />

in Somerset, consisting of a warehouse extension and a<br />

new two level office block. The structure is now complete,<br />

with fit out works continuing through ground floor and<br />

Level 1. Completion is scheduled for the end of <strong>August</strong>.<br />

The Wynyard Machine Centre project is progressing<br />

well despite ongoing inclement weather. Caisson works,<br />

piling and transfer slabs are complete; waterproofing<br />

has commenced and slab / foundation prep for the main<br />

structure is underway. We are currently undertaking<br />

a three-dimensional formwork and reinforcing design<br />

which will assist the onsite team in prefabricating as many<br />

components as possible.<br />

The UTAS Makers Workshop redevelopment has<br />

commenced, with demolition completed, structural<br />

alterations well advanced and service rough ins<br />

beginning. Civil and landscaping work adjacent to this<br />

at the UTAS Cradle Coast Campus is underway. This<br />

project consists of a major carpark expansion and vast<br />

landscaping, including a dedicated area for the local<br />

penguin colony. North Terrace Apartments are now<br />

substantially commenced. The project is a four level, 30<br />

room short stay accommodation facility on Marine Terrace<br />

in Burnie. Inground foundations are complete, with<br />

10 years 15 years 20 years<br />

Stuart Eaton<br />

Matthew Sawdy<br />

Melissa Hays<br />

Brad Symmons<br />

Travis Smith<br />

St Lukes<br />

Construction North<br />

ground floor precast installed and formwork for the Level<br />

1 transfer slab underway.<br />

We have also commenced at the Bothwell District School,<br />

constructing a stand-alone agricultural study building.<br />

Work is progressing well with most of the structure<br />

complete and the roofing installation well underway.<br />

Construction North’s focus continues to remain on project<br />

delivery, but with the completion of the UTAS Stone<br />

<strong>Building</strong> and UTAS Rivers Edge, there is now a shift to<br />

secure the next round of major projects.<br />

UTAS Willis Street is progressing on schedule and remains<br />

a hive of activity. Externally, the main roof area is now<br />

installed, glazed façades are nearing completion and<br />

claddings have commenced. Internally, plastering is now<br />

well advanced on Levels 1 and 2, closely followed by<br />

painting and finishes trades.<br />

St Lukes Health has seen the mass timber installation<br />

completed to Level 7, the Level 8 concrete plant deck is<br />

now poured, the glazed curtain wall is installed up to Level<br />

5 and the structural steel roof installation is underway.<br />

Partitions have commenced on the lower levels and<br />

services rough ins are well advanced.<br />

Our Joinery division is again operating at capacity, with a<br />

full workload into the new year. The completion of UTAS<br />

Rivers Edge has been a major milestone and the quality<br />

of finish delivered by the Joinery team is outstanding.<br />

Work for the UTAS Willis Street Joinery package is now<br />

the primary focus with the atrium truss feature linings<br />

well underway, additionally, the fixed joinery and wall<br />

lining packages are now being site measured, shop drawn<br />

and constructed. This project will be a large portion of<br />

our workload for the next period. St Lukes Health is also<br />

scheduled to commence in the coming months.<br />

In Hobart, our Joinery team has been busy installing<br />

fixed joinery for the 225 Harrington Street and St<br />

Aloysius projects, as well as commencing on the Castray<br />

Apartments with site measures and shop drawings<br />

underway. Additionally, Glenson Place and the new<br />

Master Builders Tasmania facility are both scheduled to<br />

commence in the near future.<br />

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CLIENT: University of Tasmania<br />

ARCHITECT: John Wardle Architects<br />

JOINERY PROJECT MANAGER: Jordan Manson<br />

PHOTOS: Dave Groves<br />

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Click!<br />

Amid the magnificence of the River’s Edge building,<br />

a standout feature beckons admiration – the Atrium<br />

Hoods that grace the foyer. Crafted with precision by the<br />

skilled tradespeople of Fairbrother Joinery, these unique<br />

installations are a testament to innovation, craftsmanship,<br />

and unwavering determination. The Atrium Hoods<br />

represent the pinnacle of design complexity and execution<br />

within the project. Suspended gracefully from stainless<br />

M12 rods, each hood boasts a distinct shape and size,<br />

creating an awe-inspiring visual spectacle. The largest<br />

among them stands an imposing 11.5 meters in height and<br />

weighs approximately 4,000 kilograms.<br />

Beyond their grandeur, these hoods are characterised<br />

by Tasmanian Oak’s natural beauty, with grain lines<br />

meticulously aligned from top to bottom. “The Atrium<br />

Hoods were a leading feature of the project, with each<br />

hood having a unique shape and size ... The craftsmanship<br />

undertaken in the workshop was exceptional, and the<br />

site installation presented challenges due to the hoods’<br />

considerable weight. Despite this, the determination to<br />

deliver high-quality work was proven, and the end result<br />

showcased the hoods as the highlight of the project,” said<br />

Project Manager Jordan Manson.<br />

Fairbrother Joinery’s<br />

STANDOUT CRAFTSMANSHIP<br />

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The Fairbrother Joinery team’s commitment extended<br />

beyond the Atrium Hoods. Throughout the River’s Edge<br />

project, they seamlessly integrated their craftsmanship<br />

into various aspects of the building. Acoustic wall linings,<br />

Tasmanian Oak timber feature battens, and Tasmanian<br />

Oak perforated wall and ceiling linings all bear the mark of<br />

their meticulous work.<br />

The project wasn’t without its share of challenges, from<br />

scheduling changes to material procurement complexities.<br />

However, Fairbrother Joinery’s response was a testament<br />

to their resilience and dedication. This commitment not<br />

only ensured the project’s progress but also underscored<br />

their commitment to delivering exceptional workmanship.<br />

The Atrium Hoods and the Joinery’s other contributions<br />

have left an indelible mark on the River’s Edge building. As<br />

visitors step into the foyer, they are greeted by a stunning<br />

display of craftsmanship that transcends traditional<br />

boundaries. The Fairbrother Joinery team’s skill,<br />

determination, and dedication have created an enduring<br />

legacy within the project, reflecting the harmonious<br />

fusion of design and craftsmanship that defines the entire<br />

endeavour.


GENERAL MANAGER<br />

VICTORIA<br />

MICHAEL JOSEY<br />

It’s been a solid period for<br />

our people over recent<br />

months. A majority of our<br />

pre-COVID-19 projects –<br />

affectionately known as<br />

“Legacy” projects – are<br />

either complete or very<br />

close to it. I’m sure you’d<br />

agree that we have all felt<br />

the impacts on the industry<br />

since 2020, so I’d like to take<br />

this opportunity to thank our people, our extended teams,<br />

our clients, our subcontractors, and our suppliers for their<br />

commitment and resolve in what’s been a challenging and<br />

continually shifting environment.<br />

In June Fairbrother received the Award for “Excellence<br />

in Construction of Commercial <strong>Building</strong>s $3m to $6m<br />

category” at the Master Builders Victoria Regional <strong>Building</strong><br />

Awards ceremony for our work on St Francis of the Fields<br />

Primary School in Strathfieldsaye, Bendigo. This award was<br />

exceptionally special given that most of the work on this<br />

project was performed by Fairbrother in our own right. It’s<br />

something we can all be extremely proud of.<br />

I also want to recognise the efforts of our carpenters,<br />

apprentices, and labourers on the Bendigo GovHub<br />

project, who have filled every gap and performed the<br />

majority of the challenging high-level finishes on the<br />

project. The feature stair and terraced meeting rooms are<br />

something that our teams will be able to look upon with<br />

pride for a long time to come.<br />

The future is bright, and our focus moving forward is<br />

about expansion, growth and people development. We<br />

are actively recruiting across the state and, in alignment<br />

with our Strategic Plan, we are progressing with our desire<br />

to establish an office in the North West Melbourne region.<br />

We see this area as fundamental for the growth of our<br />

Victorian business unit, and I look forward to providing<br />

more details as they unfold.<br />

Project-wise, Edgarley Aged Care is so close to being<br />

complete! We’re working on the finishing touches<br />

both inside and out. This has been one of the more<br />

Moving forward<br />

VICTORIA<br />

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challenging projects that we’ve undertaken, and I must<br />

thank our client Edgarley Aged Care for their patience.<br />

Congratulations to our team!<br />

Hycel at Deakin in Warrnambool has averaged 40 workers<br />

per day in recent months. Plastering has commenced and<br />

joinery is measured, with featured finishes sourced. The<br />

momentum is continuing to grow with external Aramax<br />

cladding providing an industrial element to the build.<br />

We’re enjoying working with Woods-Bagot Architects<br />

and the entire design team as well as Deakin and Root<br />

Partnerships. It’s great to see this project unfolding with<br />

positive stakeholder collaboration.<br />

The California Gully VSBA Project is progressing well, with<br />

the steel frame complete and the roof well-advanced.<br />

The intricate heritage carpentry work is something our<br />

employees are enjoying working on.<br />

The a2 Milk Project is a challenging one, with the facility<br />

remaining operational while we are on site. A live<br />

environment means managing logistics around multiple<br />

truck movements, among other challenges. The team<br />

is building a strong relationship with the tenants and<br />

momentum should build significantly in the coming weeks.<br />

We have two buildings going up at St Joseph’s College in<br />

Echuca. The program is tight, but everything is progressing<br />

well with in ground services complete and slabs currently<br />

being poured. The site looks great, and you can tell it’s<br />

going to be another high-quality Fairbrother project.<br />

At the Werribee Open Range Zoo, project design has been<br />

a challenge, but the architectural, services and structural<br />

documents have now progressed so we can focus on trade<br />

letting to build momentum. The project is poised to move<br />

forward over the coming weeks. Learning about animal<br />

behaviour through the design phase has been something<br />

new for the team to enjoy.<br />

Lastly, we have recently mobilised the site for the<br />

Maryborough Health Redevelopment and the project<br />

is in full swing. In ground works are well advanced, and<br />

structural work is the current focus. We’re looking forward<br />

to watching this project come out of the ground.<br />

Award-winning construction<br />

ST FRANCIS OF THE FIELDS<br />

CLIENT: St Francis of the Fields<br />

ARCHITECT: Y2 Architecture<br />

PROJECT MANAGER: Rick Carson<br />

SITE MANAGER: Mark Miller, Tim Hurford<br />

PHOTOS: Xavier White<br />

Fairbrother Victoria’s commitment to excellence in<br />

construction has been vividly highlighted at the recent<br />

Master Builders Victoria Regional <strong>Building</strong> Awards.<br />

Fairbrother’s General Manager – Victoria, Mick Josey<br />

announced the reception of the Award for “Excellence<br />

in Construction of Commercial <strong>Building</strong>s $3m to $6m<br />

category” for the prestigious St Francis of the Fields<br />

Primary School project in Strathfieldsaye, Bendigo.<br />

This achievement is particularly remarkable as Fairbrother<br />

Victoria took the lead on self-performing most of this<br />

project, executed by our own proficient employees. This<br />

involved a range of tasks, from installing concrete slabs,<br />

wall framing, and roof trusses to the meticulous design<br />

of feature timber elements, ensuring the internal fix and<br />

fit met high standards, and the detailed construction of<br />

external concrete paving. The result is a testament to<br />

Fairbrother’s unwavering commitment to exceptional<br />

craftsmanship and quality.<br />

The St Francis of the Fields Primary School expansion was<br />

a two-stage process, initiated by the growing demands<br />

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of the population-rich Strathfieldsaye region. The first<br />

stage involved the relocation of existing portable buildings<br />

and the provision of essential accessibility features.<br />

Subsequently, a new 1,100 m2 building was constructed to<br />

cater to the evolving needs of the school.<br />

However, like many projects in 2022, the COVID-19<br />

pandemic posed challenges to the project’s continuity.<br />

Adhering to government regulations, dealing with labour<br />

force shortages due to health concerns, and rising<br />

material costs became an intricate task. The shortage of<br />

bricklayers in the local commercial sector was particularly<br />

challenging, leading to a significant delay in commencing<br />

bricklaying works.<br />

Amid these intricacies, Fairbrother’s commitment<br />

to delivering excellence in construction remained<br />

unwavering. The recognition garnered from the Master<br />

Builders Victoria Regional <strong>Building</strong> Awards is a testament<br />

to their exceptional work and dedication to pushing the<br />

boundaries of quality in every project they undertake.


The year is flying<br />

SOUTHERN TASMANIA<br />

The year is flying, can’t believe we are already in <strong>August</strong>!!<br />

Since our last edition, Construction South has completed<br />

The Elliott in Patrick Street (68 high quality apartments<br />

which are a blend of two- and three-bedroom layouts) and<br />

the first social housing project for Centacare Evolve – a<br />

medium density complex which delivers 22 new units at<br />

79-89 Allunga Road, Chigwell. Congratulations and thank<br />

you to the teams that have delivered these outstanding<br />

projects.<br />

Bethlehem House, another social housing project<br />

for Homes Tasmania is a hive of activity. The site is<br />

transforming quickly, with the scaffold removal unveiling<br />

the façade and the finishes trades progressing well<br />

through the floors. We are looking at an end of October<br />

completion target on this project.<br />

The St Aloysius School in Kingston is redeveloping the old<br />

Vodafone call centre to extend the Senior School Campus.<br />

We have accelerated our program and are well positioned<br />

for a pre-Christmas completion. Internally we have<br />

commenced fitting out joinery and externally the oval,<br />

courts and soft landscaping are nearly finished.<br />

With Stage 1 completed at Sorell School, we have partially<br />

demolished existing buildings in Stage 2, which when<br />

completed are for Kindergarten to Year 2 and Childcare/<br />

First Years Learning Centre. Again, we are targeting a pre-<br />

Christmas completion to enable the school to begin using<br />

in Term 1, 2024.<br />

Brighton High School, our major project, is really taking<br />

shape. We have all the ground slabs poured for the five<br />

new buildings, structural steel is completed on two of<br />

these and our employees are now timber framing.<br />

Castray Luxury Apartments is moving through the final<br />

phases of the structure with the last item being the<br />

pour of the cantilevered pool. Once this is done, we will<br />

progress into the façade, closely followed by the fit out<br />

trades.<br />

The Master Builders Association Training Facility at<br />

Cambridge is progressing well. All ground slabs are now<br />

completed, and the structural steel has been installed with<br />

roofing underway.<br />

Glenson Place in<br />

Claremont is also now<br />

gaining momentum<br />

will a large proportion<br />

of the precast panels<br />

installed, which<br />

enables the Level 1 slab<br />

to be formed.<br />

Works have just<br />

begun on our old yard<br />

at Stanton Place in<br />

Cambridge, which we<br />

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GENERAL MANAGER<br />

SOUTHERN TASMANIA<br />

PAUL RANSLEY<br />

are developing into warehouses. This project has resulted<br />

in our storage yard being relocated to a new site at the<br />

Brighton Industrial Estate. Also commencing recently has<br />

been our second project for Centacare, a social housing<br />

complex at Letitia Street in North Hobart where bulk<br />

excavation works are currently underway.<br />

Our Facility Management team delivered 2,556 total<br />

jobs for the previous financial year – a massive increase<br />

on that previously achieved. Since our last newsletter<br />

we have completed New Town High School with the lift<br />

finally being installed, a retaining wall for TasNetworks,<br />

upgrades to the Domain Athletic Centre for the City of<br />

Hobart, Saputo Burnie fire separation works, and we also<br />

ventured to King Island to undertake various projects for<br />

the Department of Health.<br />

The Risdon Prison Maintenance Contract finally had a<br />

negotiated outcome to extend our current contract for a<br />

1-year interim period with the option of a further year.<br />

Current Facility Management project commitments<br />

around the state remain extremely solid, with the<br />

Devonport Homemaker tenancy strip out; Southern<br />

Cross Care unit refurbishments at Launceston, Low Head,<br />

North West and Hobart; infrastructure packages at Risdon<br />

Prison; RACT major insurance projects at Swan and<br />

Faraday Streets; Glenorchy City Council chambers refresh,<br />

and the completion of the Bulk Nutrients fit out in mid-<br />

<strong>August</strong>, which is a complex laboratory facility.<br />

Click!<br />

Realty Developments, a joint venture company between<br />

Fairbrother and the Elphinstone Group, has announced a<br />

new private investment of $12 million for the construction<br />

of a multi-storey accommodation development on<br />

North Terrace in Burnie. The two prominent North<br />

West companies, both renowned for investment back<br />

into their local communities, are committed to building<br />

much needed quality accommodation for domestic and<br />

international business and tourist visitors to Burnie.<br />

Located at 1 North Terrace, Burnie, the development will<br />

feature 30 guest rooms across three elevated floor levels<br />

to maximise ocean views, with a diverse accommodation<br />

layout offering a mix of two-bedroom apartments, studio<br />

king rooms, studio queen double rooms and queen double<br />

rooms. The ground floor will include a lobby entrance and<br />

dedicated hotel carparking.<br />

“We are delighted to be investing in Burnie’s tourism<br />

industry and providing much-needed accommodation<br />

for visitors to the city. We believe this development will<br />

be a great asset to the local community and will help to<br />

support the city’s economic growth and create local jobs,”<br />

said Realty Development Directors, Craig Edmunds and<br />

Kelly Elphinstone.<br />

New Developments<br />

NORTH TERRACE<br />

Construction commenced in May, with work anticipated to<br />

take approximately 12 months.<br />

The new development will provide a valuable asset for<br />

the City of Burnie, encouraging more visitors to stay and<br />

spend locally.<br />

“This announcement is further proof that Burnie is ‘open<br />

for business,’” said Teeny Brumby, Mayor of Burnie.<br />

“We could not be more excited that the city will have<br />

additional high quality accommodation, particularly<br />

for executives traveling to our region. Discussions with<br />

local business leaders indicate a dire need for this level<br />

of accommodation. We applaud Realty Developments<br />

for their hard work and planning to progress this much<br />

needed addition to our city. Moving forward, let it be<br />

known we are a Council that want to work ‘with’ business<br />

to advance our city!”<br />

The project is set to support local jobs and economic<br />

growth in the region, creating new opportunities for the<br />

local community. The joint venture partners, Fairbrother<br />

and Elphinstone Group, are committed to delivering a<br />

high-quality development that meets the needs of both<br />

business and tourist visitors.<br />

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Community Preparedness in Sorell<br />

EMERGENCY SERVICES HUB<br />

CLIENT: Department of Police, Fire, and<br />

Emergency Management<br />

ARCHITECT: ARTAS Architects<br />

PROJECT MANAGER: Andrew Burns<br />

SITE MANAGER: Josh Arnold<br />

PHOTOS: Adam Gibson<br />

In the heart of Tasmania’s Sorell municipality, a beacon<br />

of preparedness and community strength has risen,<br />

courtesy of Fairbrother’s expert craftsmanship. The Sorell<br />

Emergency Services Hub, a resplendent testament to<br />

collaboration and foresight, stands as a symbol of safety,<br />

unity, and resilience for the growing communities of Sorell<br />

and the Tasmanian Peninsula areas.<br />

The Sorell Emergency Services Hub stands as a pinnacle<br />

of purpose-built excellence. Envisioned to house the<br />

south east region’s administrative and operational<br />

core of the Police, Fire, and State Emergency Services,<br />

this hub shines as a beacon of unified response during<br />

emergencies. The facility’s shared emergency response<br />

centre is an embodiment of collaborative strength,<br />

enabling seamless coordination among various services<br />

to provide a consolidated response to crises. Moreover, in<br />

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non-emergency times, the facility’s architecture supports<br />

individual service autonomy, ensuring smooth day-to-day<br />

operations.<br />

The hub’s impressive architecture accommodates the<br />

diverse needs of its constituents. The Tas Fire Service<br />

facility caters to both career firefighters and volunteers,<br />

nurturing a harmonious blend of expertise. The SES<br />

facility, a hub of action, boasts an expansive operations<br />

centre and ample gathering spaces for volunteers. The<br />

grounds themselves exemplify purpose, housing dedicated<br />

storage areas for both Police and SES. A large car park<br />

and adaptable wash bay area also offer an outdoor arena<br />

for various operations. Notably, the structures embrace<br />

an ethos of comfort, as high-level insulation and acoustic<br />

value create an environment conducive to focused work.<br />

Fairbrother’s ingenuity finds expression in every corner of<br />

this state-of-the-art hub. Specialised bi-folding doors at<br />

the fire engine bays underscore a commitment to rapid<br />

response times, while a unique vehicle exhaust system<br />

stands as an innovative solution to enhance air quality<br />

within the facility. The installation of the Vergola open/<br />

close roof system extends the hub’s utility, providing a<br />

versatile communal outdoor space that evolves with the<br />

needs of the services and the community.<br />

“It’s fantastic to see a proudly Tasmanian company helping<br />

to deliver such an impressive piece of infrastructure,” said<br />

Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management,<br />

Felix Ellis. “Fairbrother’s craftsmanship has generated<br />

significant employment opportunities for local contractors,<br />

reinforcing the project’s commitment to community<br />

growth.”<br />

“The collaboration and organisation on this project was<br />

incredible,” said Fairbrother Project Manager, Andrew<br />

Burns, who attributed the high levels of teamwork and<br />

comraderie on site to a seamless delivery and exceptional<br />

quality outcome.<br />

The Sorell Emergency Services Hub transcends mere<br />

architecture; it’s a testament to community value and<br />

preparedness.<br />

“The new Emergency Services Hub will help our<br />

emergency services meet the Sorell and surrounding<br />

community’s needs now and well into the future,” said<br />

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Minister Ellis at the facility’s opening in April of <strong>2023</strong>.<br />

This sentiment finds resonance in Sorell Mayor Kerry<br />

Vincent’s words, reflecting the municipality’s dedication to<br />

constructing a facility that truly serves its community.<br />

“It’s a long journey, and part of us handing the land<br />

over for a dollar was: ‘why transfer it when it’s all public<br />

money?’ If you put a price on it and negotiate, what’s the<br />

point in that? We wanted the very best facility and would<br />

much rather have the money go into the facility,” Mayor<br />

Vincent said.<br />

“This is going to be a tremendous advance in the<br />

capability that we can provide the local community, not<br />

only in and around Sorell but in the southern region,” said<br />

Executive Director of SES and Volunteers, Mick Lowe at<br />

the opening.<br />

The success of the Sorell Emergency Services Hub is<br />

underpinned by Fairbrother’s unwavering commitment to<br />

quality.<br />

As the Sorell Emergency Services Hub stands tall,<br />

it represents an ode to the power of collaboration,<br />

innovation, and community spirit. From the innovative<br />

design to the meticulously engineered features, this hub<br />

encapsulates the ethos of safety and service, underpinned<br />

by the remarkable expertise of Fairbrother and the<br />

collective determination to safeguard the well-being of<br />

the Sorell and Tasmanian Peninsula communities.


Fairbrother Foundation<br />

CHARITY NOMINATIONS<br />

FAIRBROTHER<br />

FOUNDATION DIRECTOR<br />

GAYE RUTHERFORD<br />

The annual reach out<br />

to Fairbrother and<br />

Degree C employees for<br />

nominations of charities<br />

to provide a donation<br />

to was, yet again, a<br />

huge highlight of the<br />

Foundation’s work this<br />

year. We were able to<br />

donate $2,500 to six<br />

different local charities<br />

our employees have a<br />

close connection or feel passionately about. As you can<br />

see below many of the charities receiving donations in<br />

<strong>2023</strong> support young people and their families affected by<br />

illness, and on behalf of the Foundation team I personally<br />

thank all our nominees for sharing their personal stories<br />

and embracing this opportunity for us as a business to<br />

make an impact in our local communities. The six charities<br />

who received donations are on the facing page.<br />

We have also reached the end of another financial year,<br />

and I’m proud to be able to say that our total donations<br />

across the course of the 2022-23 financial year totalled<br />

$127,656!<br />

Some of the recipients of support include:<br />

• Royal Flying Doctor Service<br />

• Hobart City Mission - Small Steps<br />

• The Smith Family<br />

• Speak Up stay ChatTY<br />

• Prostate Cancer Foundation<br />

• National Heart Foundation<br />

• Cancer Council Tasmania<br />

• Action Against Homelessness (aah)<br />

• New Horizons<br />

• JCP Youth<br />

• Hutchins<br />

• Police Charity Trust.<br />

Employees at Brighton High School celebrating<br />

Speak Up stay ChatTY’s Shorts Day in July.<br />

Koala Kids Foundation Limited, a charity focused on supporting children and young people<br />

affected by cancer. Their mission is “To bring happy moments to children and young people<br />

during cancer treatment, their families and their healthcare team.” Fairbrother Facility<br />

Management team member Sam Gray nominated this charity specifically because of the<br />

support they gave young Tasmanian Ella James, who passed away earlier this year after a<br />

tough battle with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Ella’s family requested that donations be<br />

made to Koala Kids at her funeral instead of flowers and other gifts as a way of saying thank<br />

you for the support that Koala Kids gave Ella and her family during this difficult time.<br />

Challenge Cancer Support Network, another amazing organisation supporting kids and their<br />

families living with cancer. This nomination came from Degree C’s Nic McConnell after the<br />

organisation provided substantial support to Nic, his partner, and their little person who had<br />

an extended stay in Melbourne for treatment.<br />

HeartKids Limited, which focuses on support for children with congenital heart disease.<br />

Fairbrother Estimator Stuart Eaton and his partner have a delightful 1-year old born with a<br />

ventricular septal defect (often called a ‘hole in heart’) and hence Stuart felt great alignment<br />

with this charity and its work.<br />

Diabetes Australia – Tasmania, which develops and delivers support, coordinated care and<br />

prevention services – locally and nationally – and partners with other diabetes organisations<br />

across Australia to positively change people’s lives. The nominee of this charity was<br />

Fairbrother’s Nick Freeman who has a sister managing type 1 diabetes.<br />

Myeloma Foundation of Australia, which exists to support, educate, inform, empower<br />

and bring hope to people who are living with myeloma and their loved ones. Fairbrother’s<br />

Joel Mahoney had a family member diagnosed with this form of blood cancer in recent<br />

years and saw this nomination as a way of giving back to a charity that is making a positive<br />

difference to his and other families with a myeloma diagnosis.<br />

The Trustee for Leila Rose Foundation Trust Fund, a local charity in Warrnambool that<br />

exists to support families facing the crisis of a rare childhood cancer diagnosis. Fairbrother’s<br />

Aaron Finnigan nominated this charity to give back to the local hard working team.<br />

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Fairbrother Foundation<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS<br />

In partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)<br />

Tasmania, the Fairbrother Foundation is taking substantial<br />

strides toward supporting education and empowering the<br />

leaders of tomorrow through their scholarship initiatives.<br />

The RFDS / Fairbrother First Year Nursing Scholarship was<br />

established to aid a student embarking on their Bachelor<br />

of Nursing journey in 2024. This partnership between<br />

RFDS Tasmania and Fairbrother Pty Ltd provides financial<br />

assistance to candidates residing in the outer regional<br />

or remote areas of Tasmania, and offers a one-week<br />

experience at an RFDS Base, whether on the mainland or<br />

in Tasmania.<br />

Additionally, the Fairbrother Foundation Scholarship has<br />

been actively supporting the educational aspirations of<br />

Fairbrother and Degree C employees’ family members<br />

since 2008. Designed to assist full-time undergraduate<br />

studies in any course, this scholarship is available to<br />

both commencing and continuing. Over the years, these<br />

scholarships have evolved into catalysts for success to<br />

many young people in their university studies.<br />

This year’s recipient of the RFDS/Fairbrother First Year<br />

Nursing Scholarship recipient Brooklyn Turner expressed<br />

her gratitude for the transformative impact of the RFDS/<br />

Fairbrother scholarship. Living at a considerable distance<br />

from her academic pursuits, the scholarship not only<br />

Studying at UTAS in 2024?<br />

You could be eligible for a Fairbrother Foundation scholarship!<br />

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alleviated her financial burden but also enabled her to<br />

fully focus on her nursing education and future prospects.<br />

“This scholarship will change my life,” Brooklyn said in a<br />

letter of thanks to RFDS and the Fairbrother Foundation.<br />

“I’d be able to quit one of my jobs so I can focus more on<br />

school and can afford to travel to campus more often.<br />

“Thank you again for this fantastic opportunity and<br />

generous donation, it will impact my education and future<br />

career for the better.”<br />

“Our foundation believes in the power of education to<br />

shape lives and communities. By extending our support<br />

through scholarships, we are not just providing financial<br />

aid, but also instilling a sense of purpose and a path<br />

towards a brighter future for these deserving students,”<br />

said Fairbrother Foundation Chair, Gaye Rutherford.<br />

Fairbrother Pty Ltd and the Fairbrother Foundation are not<br />

just investing in individual students but also nurturing the<br />

growth and development of their communities through<br />

these scholarship initiatives. By creating opportunities<br />

and supporting education, Fairbrother is contributing to<br />

a brighter and more promising future for both aspiring<br />

scholars and the Tasmanian community at large.<br />

The Fairbrother Foundation scholarships are available<br />

for students studying in 2024. Applications open in<br />

September and will close on October 31.<br />

Valued at $5,000, the Fairbrother Foundation Scholarship is available to the child of<br />

an employee of Fairbrother or Degree C who is commencing or continuing full-time<br />

undergraduate study in any course for 2024.<br />

In addition, the Royal Flying Doctor Service / Fairbrother First Year Nursing Scholarship<br />

is available to an individual commencing their Bachelor of Nursing who currently<br />

resides in an outer regional or remote area. This scholarship also includes a one-week<br />

placement experience on an RFDS base.<br />

Further information can be found on the UTAS Scholarships website.<br />

Follow Fairbrother on social media to be informed when applications open!<br />

Breaking Ground<br />

MARYBOROUGH HOSPITAL<br />

The Maryborough and District Hospital is on the<br />

brink of a monumental transformation. Backed by an<br />

impressive investment from the Victorian Government,<br />

Fairbrother will deliver this $74 million redevelopment<br />

as the project is poised to reshape healthcare services,<br />

elevate patient care, and invigorate the local community.<br />

The groundbreaking ceremony marked the inception<br />

of a visionary journey, with Fairbrother at the helm as<br />

the primary contractor responsible for steering this<br />

transformative endeavour.<br />

A state-of-the-art healthcare facility is poised to emerge,<br />

equipped with cutting-edge facilities designed to prioritise<br />

patient well-being. Among the highlights are a new, urgent<br />

care centre, a 32-bed inpatient unit, and two advanced<br />

operating theatres complemented by recovery spaces. A<br />

contemporary day medical centre encompassing imaging<br />

and pathology services further solidifies the hospital’s<br />

commitment to comprehensive care. Most notably, the<br />

redevelopment plan introduces brand-new birthing<br />

suites, fostering an environment where more women can<br />

experience the joy of childbirth in the embrace of their<br />

family and loved ones.<br />

The expansion ensures that the Maryborough and District<br />

Hospital can extend its healing touch to an additional<br />

4,000 patients annually, enhancing access to top-tier<br />

medical care for the surrounding community.<br />

“[This] is going to be an amazing moment in time for this<br />

new world-class healthcare facility for our community<br />

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right here in Maryborough,” said Deputy CEO and<br />

Executive Director of Infrastructure Technology and<br />

Experience, David Edwards at the sod turn event in July.<br />

“In my former role … I have seen Fairbrother at work<br />

on a number of other projects,” said Victorian Minister<br />

for Health and Infrastructure, Mary Anne Thomas at<br />

the event. “It’s great to know that we’re working with a<br />

regional builder with lots of regional networks.”<br />

The project is expected to provide around 340 jobs.<br />

“This is the biggest thing to happen to Maryborough<br />

in decades,” said Victorian Member for Ripon, Martha<br />

Haylett. “It’s such a huge day … and I want thank David,<br />

Kelly and VHBA, and Fairbrother for all of their work<br />

ahead.”<br />

Fairbrother’s prominent role in the project is set to foster<br />

both innovation and local growth. The collaboration<br />

between Fairbrother and the Maryborough District Health<br />

Service underscores a shared commitment to delivering<br />

world-class healthcare solutions that cater to the<br />

community’s evolving needs.<br />

As the Maryborough community anticipates the unfolding<br />

of this transformative venture, one thing is certain: the<br />

journey from groundbreaking to completion, led by the<br />

expert hands of Fairbrother, will mark a pivotal moment<br />

in the region’s healthcare narrative, creating ripples of<br />

positive change that extend far beyond the walls of the<br />

newly expanded hospital.


Summer Fun Runs<br />

HEALTH AND WELLBEING<br />

As part of Fairbrother’s ongoing commitment to the<br />

health and wellbeing of our employees, subsidised event<br />

registration is available for selected community-based<br />

health activities. This is available to employees and their<br />

immediate families.<br />

In addition, participants will receive a company-branded<br />

t-shirt and a water bottle, helping them represent<br />

Fairbrother while staying active.<br />

By supporting these fun run events, Fairbrother aims<br />

to promote physical health and foster a sense of<br />

unity among employees. The company recognises the<br />

importance of community-based health activities and<br />

seeks to provide opportunities for employees to engage<br />

in them.<br />

Fairbrother employee Mohammed Nihal and his<br />

partner after the Bendigo Ford Fun Run <strong>2023</strong><br />

Want to challenge yourself?<br />

As part of our Health and Wellbeing program,<br />

Fairbrother will support you to participate in local fun<br />

runs, including covering the registration cost, as well as<br />

receiving a t-shirt and water bottle.<br />

Upcoming events include:<br />

• Burnie 10 (29 October <strong>2023</strong>)<br />

• Run 4 Geelong (12 November <strong>2023</strong>)<br />

• Hobart Point to Pinnacle (19 November <strong>2023</strong>)<br />

If you’d like to participate in one of these events, or know of something happening in your area that’s not listed, send an<br />

email to Rachel Clemens for further details: rclemens@fairbrother.com.au<br />

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What’s <strong>Building</strong>, Issue <strong>107</strong> AUGUST <strong>2023</strong><br />

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