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Robert Bird Group Celebrates Groundbreaking of Final Stage of Liverpool Civic Place 
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RBG is proud to announce the commencement of the final stage of Liverpool Civic Place, a landmark development set to transform the southern end of Liverpool CBD. 

 

A City-Shaping Vision 

Delivered in partnership with Built Development Group and the University of Wollongong, this phase introduces: 

  • 11 storeys of university floor space, to be occupied by the University of Wollongong. 
  • 5 storeys of life-sciences enabled and flexible workspace fostering innovation and collaboration. 
  • Liverpool’s first 9-storey co-living building. 
  • A 3-storey basement to better meet parking and servicing needs. 

Ground floor retail activating Scott Street and the internal laneway. 

  • Architectural design by fjcstudio. 
  • 6 Star Green Star rating, continuing the sustainability legacy of Stage 1. 

 

RBG’s Engineering Leadership 

As the lead structural engineer, RBG is responsible for: 

  • Full structural design, including shoring and substructure 
  • A top-down steel structure at one excavation boundary to reduce impact and waste 
  • Partial implementation of this method in the main structure 
  • Construction engineering support throughout the build 
  • Advanced BIM coordination for seamless digital collaboration 

 

Value Through Experience and Innovation 

RBG brings a unique combination of: 

  • Project-specific experience, having delivered the adjacent development 
  • Economical and sustainable design solutions 
  • Prompt, responsive collaboration with all stakeholders 
  • Cutting-edge digital engineering for high-level coordination 

 

Looking Ahead 

Anchored by the future Helix Hub – a 16,700sqpm education and life sciences facility – this final stage features a cutting-edge vertical university and life sciences building that will serve as a catalyst for innovation and enterprise, a bridge between health, education, research, and business, and a benchmark for smart, sustainable development.  

RBG is proud to contribute to a project that reflects our commitment to engineering excellence, sustainability, and community impact. 

Read more about RBG’s role on Liverpool Civic Place. 

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