News Archive

UPDATE week commencing Monday 21 March 2016

• Data outages from 17-23 March on second and third floors
• Welding to occur (possible burning smells)
• Ductwork installation commencing
• Blinds installation completed
• Concrete pour next week
• Refurbishment relocation of Archives completed
• Ground-floor refurbishment ongoing
• Occupation Archives commenced

Communication cutover has commenced and will interrupt data on the second and third floors in the study carrels and work stations. Outages will occur for 20-30 outlets at a time. Wireless access will still be available throughout the works.

Refurbishment of the ground-floor is in full swing. The sub-floor hydraulics are complete, the majority of partitioning now installed and ductwork installation to commence this week. Blinds will be installed on the second-floor. The refurbishment of the Archives is completed with installation of the compactus and training to staff scheduled this week.

Works planned to occur: 21 March – 3 April (2 week look ahead)

Activities occurring:

• Data outage 17 and 18 March (third-floor)
• Data outage 18 to 23 March (second-floor)
• Occupation of Archives in new location
• Welding of reo bars. Possible burning smells may be noticed
• Concrete reinstatement (pouring new concrete from 23 March)
• Intermittent drilling noise for installation of cable trays, ductwork and other fixtures
• Ongoing services installation. Ongoing rectification of defects
• Ongoing general refurbishment works ground floor
• Easter break – Friday 25 to Monday 28 March inclusive

What to expect/how this may impact you

Intermittent drilling noise in the slab for installation of mechanical and electrical services and partitioning on the ground-floor.

Rolling cutover of communications cables commence this week and the work will be done in stages, with notice of disruption given as early as possible.

You may experience burning smells due to the welding of the reo bars on the ground-floor. We will try and keep as much fresh air intake as possible, but smells may still be noticeable.

Update on refurbishment works at Reid Library week commencing 6 March

• Students have reoccupied the first, second and third floors of the Reid Library for over a week
• Staff have moved from Barry J Marshall Library into the second-floor
• Library executive have returned to their offices on the first-floor
• All demolition works have been completed on the ground-floor
• Fixed desks reinstated on third-floor
• Electrical survey completed
• Refurbishment relocation of Archives ongoing
• Ground-floor refurbishment ongoing

Works planned to occur: 6 March – 20 March (two week look ahead)

Activities occurring:

• Demolition work on the ground-floor to reach Practical Completion by Friday 4 March
• Ongoing refurbishment works on the ground-floor
• Partitioning walls are being installed, and pre lay of services
• Intermittent drilling noise for installation of cable trays, ductwork and other fixtures
• Temporary power to be supplied to the ground floor communications room, to expedite transfer of services
• Blinds will be installed on second-floor staff area
• Finalising refurbishment and installation of compactus in new Archives area, with handover on Thursday 17 March

What to expect/how this may impact you
Intermittent drilling noise into the slab for installation of mechanical and electrical services and partitioning on the ground-floor.

What you need to do
No unauthorised access is allowed at all times and visitors should register with the site office before entering, and are required to be escorted unless a valid induction with Western Projects has been completed.

Update on works at Reid Library from Friday 12 February 2016

• Refurbishment of second-floor continues

• AV staff have successfully relocated
• Demolition works have started for relocation of Archives
• Ground-floor procurement has commenced
• Asbestos removal works are completed
• Access to site is limited, prior arrangements must be made with the site supervisor

Refurbishment works of the second-floor of the Reid Library are well underway.
The full demolition of the ground-floor is in full swing with heavy core drilling and sand removal over the week for below ground hydraulic works. In order to achieve the target completion date these works are being carried out in a short and very concentrated time-frame and as such there will be significant noise and dust generated. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to immediate and adjacent buildings, and thank you for your patience during this time.

Works planned to occur: 12 February – 28 February

Activities occurring:

• Construction of Archives partitioning is underway at the new location on the second-floor
• Core drilling on the ground-floor, for below ground hydraulic services
• Sand truck vacuuming below the slab sand
• BI&TS starting on IT works on second-floor communications room
• Finalising the fit out of the second-floor with reinstallation of furniture
• Moving library staff back to the building for Monday 22 February
• Finalising demolition works on the ground-floor
• Preparing first, second and third-floors for library reopening on Monday 22 February

What to expect/how this may impact you

Heavy noisy core drilling works during the next week
Continual significant noise generated from the vacuuming of the sand truck on the outer north-west section of the library

What you need to do
Access to the site is very limited. If access is required, you must make prior arrangements with the site supervisor (Hard hat and Hi-Vis equipment is required to enter site).

For your own safety, please obey all signage and any safety instructions given by construction personnel and do not enter areas marked for authorised access only to construction areas.

Project enquiries
If you have any questions relating to this project, please contact the Project Manager, Marijke Schlingmann, NS Projects on 0438 067 445.

Refurbishment of second-floor continues
AV staff have successfully relocated
Demolition works have started for relocation of Archives
Ground-floor procurement has commenced
Asbestos removal works are completed
Access to site is limited, prior arrangements must be made with the site supervisor


Refurbishment works of the second-floor of the Reid Library are well underway.
The full demolition of the ground-floor is in full swing with heavy core drilling and sand removal over the week for below ground hydraulic works. In order to achieve the target completion date these works are being carried out in a short and very concentrated time-frame and as such there will be significant noise and dust generated. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to immediate and adjacent buildings, and thank you for your patience during this time.

Works planned to occur: 12 February – 28 February

Activities occurring:

Construction of Archives partitioning is underway at the new location on the second-floor
Core drilling on the ground-floor, for below ground hydraulic services
Sand truck vacuuming below the slab sand
BI&TS starting on IT works on second-floor communications room
Finalising the fit out of the second-floor with reinstallation of furniture
Moving library staff back to the building for Monday 22 February
Finalising demolition works on the ground-floor
Preparing first, second and third-floors for library reopening on Monday 22 February

What to expect/how this may impact you

Heavy noisy core drilling works during the next week
Continual significant noise generated from the vacuuming of the sand truck on the outer north-west section of the library

What you need to do
Access to the site is very limited. If access is required, you must make prior arrangements with the site supervisor (Hard hat and Hi-Vis equipment is required to enter site).

For your own safety, please obey all signage and any safety instructions given by construction personnel and do not enter areas marked for authorised access only to construction areas.

Project enquiries
If you have any questions relating to this project, please contact the Project Manager, Marijke Schlingmann, NS Projects on 0438 067 445.

The Reid Library refurbishment program commences Thursday 17 December with details of activities listed below

• Thursday 17 December - site fencing installation begins
• Friday 18 December - soft strip of second floor
• Monday 28 December - asbestos removal works begin
• Tuesday 5 January - strip out of the ground floor

The Reid Library site establishment fencing will be erected around the building commencing Thursday 17 December.

The site strip out of the second floor will commence Friday 18 December, with the ground floor of the building scheduled to commence on Tuesday 5 January 2016.

There will be some noise and minimal dust associated with these works.

Work to remove identified asbestos containing materials, is scheduled to commence on Monday 28 December. The removal will be undertaken by licensed asbestos removalists under the required controlled conditions as per the codes of practice. A third party licensed asbestos assessor will also be overseeing the removal activities and ensuring it is being undertaken to the required standards and safely. The area identified will be secured and access restricted to authorised persons only.

The asbestos removal is taking place in the south-west stairwell (on all floors) and other isolated areas within the construction zone. The asbestos material is in bonded form and the removal will not involve the circulation of dust in the air handling system or to other occupied areas. The area will be completely sealed off, with entry and exit for contractors only through the one door.

For reassurance, an air unit will be set up for monitoring the quality of the air during the works. An exclusion zone will also be established to secure off the area and to ensure persons are not impacted by the work.

Upon completion of the works, clearance monitoring will be undertaken and when successful clearance has been confirmed, the areas will be approved for reoccupation.

The safety of our staff, students and visitors is paramount and the University has procedures in place, and qualified contractors, to carry out work safely.  Please note:

• The University of Western Australia’s work involving the removal of asbestos material will comply with the WA Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (1996) and the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2002(2005)].
• The University of Western Australia has asbestos management policies and practices in place to ensure the health and safety of all building users across campus.
• Areas of the Reid Library Building will be secured and access will not be permitted to staff, students and visitors during the works.
• Air monitoring will be undertaken throughout the duration of the project by a third party. In addition, removal will be overseen by a licensed asbestos assessor in consultation with the Project Manager and Safety Officer assigned to this project.

If you have any questions relating to this project, please contact Marijke Schlingmann, Project Manager, NS Projects on 0438 067 445.