Connal House - Toowoomba Angican School
We are proud to add the Connel House Refurbishment at Toowoomba Anglican School to our growing portfolio of education projects.
The administration building has undergone a multimillion-dollar refurbishment. This two-storey facility now features a reception area, general learning spaces, administration offices, amenities, a meeting room, dining hall, and dedicated staff areas.
We played a key role in this project by delivering structural, civil, and hydraulic engineering services. Our structural engineering services covered footings and ground floor slabs for existing and new areas, reinforced masonry walls for lift and stair shafts, and a suspended steel/timber first floor. We also designed concrete stair flights and structural steel/timber wall and roof framing, including bracing and tie-downs for all extensions and alterations.
Our civil engineering services included siteworks for building platforms, access areas, car parking, and pedestrian paths, ensuring proper drainage based on a provided 3D survey. We designed stormwater drainage to the existing system, with no upgrades to external drainage planned. Additionally, we developed the car parking layout and implemented erosion and sediment control measures for the construction areas.
Our hydraulic engineering services included domestic water supply to new fixtures, fire water supply for hydrant and hose reel coverage per local requirements and obtaining pressure and flow tests for the existing fire hydrant service. We also provided sanitary plumbing and drainage for new fixtures, connected to the existing system, and designed roof drainage for the new roof areas.
During the construction phase, our team conducted thorough site visits to uphold the integrity of our designs and provide necessary certifications, supporting the project’s successful completion.
First built in 1959, it now stands renewed, reflecting TAS’s dedication to heritage and excellence. Archbishop Jeremy Greaves blessed the building, marking a meaningful moment for our community. With 90% of demolition materials recycled and most work done by local contractors, the project also highlighted our commitment to sustainability and local support.
