Project Description

The Greenland Centre in Sydney is one of the city's tallest residential towers, featuring a mix of apartments, retail spaces, and amenities. The development integrates the heritage-listed former Sydney Water Board building, combining historical elements with modern urban living.

Project Challenges

Robert Bird Group was commissioned by the developer of this prestigious residential tower to provide construction methodology, demolition sequencing, and temporary works engineering services. Among the unique challenges addressed was the temporary retention of a 26-level structural steel frame while the existing façade and floors were demolished.

Added Value

Working closely with the contractor, Robert Bird Group developed a detailed demolition and reconstruction sequence that addressed site access, the capacity limitations of the 50-year-old structure, and the integration of temporary works with permanent structures. Additionally, Robert Bird Group provided shoring and retention designs for the existing basement, along with underpinning and stabilisation designs for the existing tower, as new foundations up to 5 meters deep were constructed to support the 67-level permanent structure. Basement retention included an interface with the future Sydney Metro rail corridor on Pitt Street.