Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure

C: Asbestos Removal, Rebuild and Drainage Upgrade at Makaraka School

2.1 Background
• The outcome sought is the provision of a safe, hygienic and fit-for-purpose pool changing room.
• The existing building has asbestos cladding, borer-infested doors, a leaky roof and noncompliant drainage.
• Project consultants are:
o Project Manager: Architects 44 Ltd
o Lead Designer: Architects 44 Ltd
2.2 Required solution (method and approach)
a. The Contract Works required are:
i. Following all MOE and Worksafe requirements, remove the asbestos wall linings and obtain all relevant clearance certificates.
ii. Demolish the building including the slab and salvage all pool equipment for reuse.
iii. Excavate for new slab and foundations complete with new drainage and piping to the pool.
iv. New concrete slab and concrete block walls to create 2 changing rooms, chemical store and pool pump room.
v. New roof structure only over the chemical and pump rooms.
vi. The scale of the works is medium.
vii. The site is flat and level and offers good vehicle access.
viii. The Contractor will be engaged through a Medium Works Contract (Construction contracts for professional services and works). The Principal prefers there to be no drawings and specification related Tags.
ix. See Tender Documents for further information.

Department/Business Unit: Board of Trustees - Approve by BoT - ie. School Principal