Mandurah Station Carpark
Awards
2022 Master Builders Awards Western Australia Construction Excellence – Best Civil Engineering Works $20million to $50million
The new Mandurah Station Multi Storey Carpark was a design and construct standalone building developed for the purpose of providing convenient, safe and protected motor vehicle parking for patrons. It is a contemporary design, comprising resilient, durable, vandal and damage resistant materials and finishes.
The Mandurah Station Multi Storey Car Park consists of 3 levels, a ground floor and two suspended levels which is constructed from post tensioned in-situ concrete supported by reinforced concrete columns. which provides 1408 new parking bays. The reinforced concrete structure incorporating post-tensioned decks, which affords greater spans between columns. The shear walls and stair cores are constructed from a combination of formed in-situ concrete and precast panels. There is no roof over the top level. The external vehicle ramp is constructed from traditionally reinforced concrete.
The two suspended levels are a 1:100 fall to the edge of the slab. An integral linear drain collects the stormwater and deliver it to an underground storage/soakage system. Level 2 drainage is Siphonic and level 1 traditional. Both suspended levels are treated with a Tremco waterproofing membrane.
The use of open facades provides a good cross ventilation throughout the structure, providing an amenable internal environment through the excellent use of the natural light, space and colour. Visually permeable materials are used wherever practical for the effectiveness of the security and CCTV cameras, facilitating clear views of designated main carpark entry/exit points.
PS Structures designed efficient vehicle access and circulation systems, allowing for ease of use and enhancing amenity safety. Key access points, pay stations, and security measures are located with excellent access and surveillance.
The façade consists of sections of palisade fencing and 300×50 & 150×50 aluminum blades. There are also sections of louvers built into the precast concrete panels. Behind the façade is an integrated handrail and crash barrier.
The tight building programme, presence of rock across the site and restricted access once the final pours of the works were complete posed as challenges during the works. Close interface with the patrons on the rail network was an ongoing challenge during the busy construction cycle.
CLIENT:
PUBLIC TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
ARCHITECT:
T&Z ARCHITECTS