Case study — Wesley College waterfront facilities.
Prior experience · Education
Wesley College · Rowing-facility external works · Project Manager · Completed 2024
Image courtesy Hutchinson Builders
Scope & services
In a previous role, Method Arch’s Director provided Project Management and Superintendent services from design development through completion for rowing-facility external works beside the Yarra River.
Public access, landscaping, hardscape, inert fill and contaminated soil were managed together. The project finished early and below budget, delivering more than $1.8 million in value management — including nearly $1.5 million through the soil remediation strategy.
Project particulars
Client: Wesley College, Melbourne
Scope: Rowing-facility external works beside the Yarra River
Construction value: $4.5M
Role: Project Manager
Engagement stage: Design development
Status: Completed 2024
Sector: Education
Contract form: Construct Only
Architect: Foreground Architecture
Contractor: Hutchinson Builders
Authorities: Stonnington City Council · DELWP · Parks Victoria
Delivered value
$1.8M+ — Total value management achieved on a $4.5M contract.
$1.5M — Saved through the soil remediation strategy.