Welshpool Bus Depot

The contract comprised of a new bus depot, administration office building and workshop facilities for Public Transit Authority c/- Swan Transit.

Contract works commenced with the demolition of existing structures and carparks.  The construction was a composition of timber and steel frame, tilt-up panels, along with structural steel gantries and walkways to a main workshop with a facebrick two storey administration building.

Also included in the scope of works is a wash down and refueling facility. Difficult ground conditions, including existing contaminated soil, was encountered during the in ground works which had an impact on the program which was closely monitored and controlled at all times through a combined effort between all concerned.

The finishes in and around the administration building are of a high standard utilizing full height internal partitioning and external hard landscaping which includes a BBQ hardstand area for drivers.

 

CLIENT:
SWAN TRANSIT-PERTH TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

ARCHITECT:
MPS ARCHITECTS