Project Overview
- Client: Central Coast Council
- Location: West Gosford, NSW
- Project Type: Public / Community Infrastructure – Redevelopment
- Contract Type: Construct Only
- Project Value: AUD 3M
- Duration: 8 months
- Sector: Civic / Recreational Infrastructure
Strategic Objective
The project aimed to revitalise the District Athletic Parklands at West Gosford, delivering modern amenities and improved infrastructure to support increased community use and enhance the functionality of the public space.
The objective was to upgrade ageing facilities while improving accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency within an active recreational environment.
The Challenge / Need
The project was delivered within a live, high-traffic public parkland, introducing several key challenges:
- Maintaining safe operations in an occupied public environment with high pedestrian activity
- Managing hazardous materials and asbestos risks during demolition works
- Addressing in-ground risks associated with a former tip site
- Reconfiguring roadways and traffic flow within an operational park
- Upgrading services while maintaining continuity of public use and site accessibility
These conditions required disciplined execution and strong risk management to ensure safety and minimal disruption.
Our Approach
Qfactor applied a controlled, programme-focused delivery methodology tailored to public sector environments:
- Live Environment Construction Management
Carefully staged works to maintain safe public access throughout the project - Hazard & Risk Management
Proactively managed asbestos and in-ground risks through strict compliance and site controls - Stakeholder Coordination
Worked closely with Council representatives and the public to ensure transparency and minimise disruption - Programme & Schedule Control
Maintained tight construction sequencing to deliver within an 8-month timeframe - Constructability & Efficiency Focus
Delivered practical construction solutions to manage site constraints and maintain momentum
Solution & Key Deliverables
- New Amenities Building
Modern, fit-for-purpose facility to support park users and sporting activities - Demolition of Existing Amenities
Safe removal of outdated structures, including hazardous material handling - Parkland Infrastructure Upgrades
- Roadway realignment and traffic flow improvements
- Footpath modifications and accessibility upgrades
- Services Upgrades
- Electrical and lighting improvements
- Plumbing and sewer upgrades
- Site Reconfiguration
Improved usability, safety, and overall functionality of the parklands
Results / Outcomes
- Successful Upgrade of a Key Public Asset
Delivered improved infrastructure supporting increased community use - Safe Delivery in a Live Public Environment
Maintained strong safety performance in a high-visibility, active setting - Improved Accessibility & Functionality
Upgraded traffic flow, services, and amenities - Efficient Project Completion
Delivered within the targeted 8-month programme
Our Value-Added Differentiator
Qfactor demonstrated strong capability in public infrastructure delivery within operational environments, including:
- Expertise in live-site construction within public spaces
- Proven ability to manage hazardous materials and legacy site risks
- Strong programme control and efficient delivery methodologies
- Effective stakeholder and community interface management
- Focus on safe, practical, and disruption-minimised delivery
Key Project Metrics
- Contract Value: AUD 3M
- Duration: 8 months
- Project Type: Public parkland redevelopment
- Key Constraints: Live environment, asbestos, former tip site
References
- Tim Burch – Central Coast Council
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