Major Current Project
Building 040 - Early Learning and Nurture Centre
| Project: | Early Learning and Nurture Centre |
|---|---|
| School/Division: | |
| Location: | Wagga campus, Nathan Cobb Drive |
| Time line: | Completion December 2013 |
| Project cost: | $3m |
| Building area: | Approximately 880m2 |
| Project Status: | Current |
| Project contact: | Peter Dale |
Project Brief
Currently on the Wagga Wagga campus, CSU have an Early Learning + Nurture Centre (EL+NC) accommodating 36 children (North campus) and a short stay preschool at South campus. Both of these buildings have a number of functional deficiencies which hinder their functionality and ongoing usability.
After a review of the existing facilities and considering of a number of options, on the existing sites and a number of alternative locations on campus, CSU are now moving forward with the development of a new purpose built Early Learning + Nurture Centre (EL+NC) to be located to the eastern side of Nathan Cobb Drive.
The new facility has been specifically designed to meet the growing needs of a growing service, accommodating up to 56 children in a long day care centre, across the three age groups of 0-2 years, 2-3 years and 3-5 years.
The design will meet current and emerging learning centre design principles and legislative requirements, with improved functionality, creating a new and exciting environment for the nurturing of the young minds. The development also includes dedicated car parking and a drop off facilities.
The New Early Learning Centre will be registered with NSW Community Services as a long day care centre. The existing pre-school facilities will close when the new facilities are complete.
Consultants
Architect & Interior Design: NBRS + Partners Pty Ltd, Garry Hoddinett (Director)
Head Contractor: ICG Construction Group
Structural & Civil Engineer: Mott MacDonald
Electrical Services: ADADRA Building Services Group
Mechanical Services: ADADRA Building Services Group
Hydraulic Services: ADADRA Building Services Group
Landscape Architect: SOMEWHERE
Quantity Surveyor: Wilde & Woollard
PCA: Boarder Certification Group
Documents
Sustainable design features
Passive Design Features:
Site selection
Orientation – facilities designed with main classroom areas facing Outdoor play areas to the north, to improve natural daylight.
Shading – shaded north facing play areas to provide protection from harsh environments.
Heavily insulated walls and roof/ceilings
Natural ventilation provided to majority of rooms.
Improved performance Glazing to reduce heat gain during summer and warmth loss during winter
Energy:
HVAC – zoning, with economy cycles and high efficiency indirect evaporative cooling
Building Management System Controlling building services
Energy efficient Appliances, fixtures and fittings.
Light zoning associated with use and the inclusion of daylight sensors to reduce lighting when daylight available, and movement sensors to reduce power usage when rooms are not in use.
Solar hot water system included
Water:
Rainwater / stormwater harvesting for reuse
Selection of plants for landscaping with low water requirements
Materials:
Waste management during construction – targeted at 60% of waste recycled
Waste collection and recycling facilities included in the building
Low VOC paints and finishes internally
Other
Facilities are designed to benchmark 5 Star Green Star rating
Covered Bicycle storage & showering facilities are provided
Facilities design with a bush fire asset protection zone around the perimeter of the playground areas, to provide protection of the children and a managed ecological environment.
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Building Model
Interior Models
