VISY Manufacturing Facility

Project Summary

Hemmant, Qld

Location

$80m

Value

2023

Year

Dexus

Client

This state-of-the-art corrugated cardboard box manufacturing facility for Visy spans a gross floor area of over 47,000m2, requiring a super flat burnished slab with only 3mm tolerance to allow for the installation of equipment.

This state-of-the-art corrugated cardboard box manufacturing facility for Visy spans a gross floor area of over 47,000m2, requiring a super flat burnished slab with only 3mm tolerance to allow for the installation of equipment.

To reduce the number of columns within the building, the design included multiple transfer beams resulting in over 1,500 tonnes of structural steel on site. Throughout the design phase, McNab worked closely with Visy's specialised equipment providers to document all slab rebates and recesses for the successful installation of the customised plant and equipment.

To support the weight of the building on the poor ground conditions we installed 6,906 CSC (Controlled Stiffness Columns) piers, then applied a 450mm pad on top before foundations and ground services could begin.

With an eight staged hand over process required for this project, the collaboration between Visy and the equipment suppliers was imperative to achieve the tight program.

Guided by 5 Star Green Star-equivalent design principles, the 100,000m² site has become the largest ground remediation and improvement site in Australia.

From the client:

We were impressed by the work and professionalism of McNab in constructing the new corrugated facility, which is now in full operation. It has been fantastic to work with McNab with their open and collaborative way of working, right from the initial design phase through to construction and handover. This has resulted in building a facility that delivers outstanding sustainability and commercial outcomes. Congratulations to McNab for making this endeavour such a success for Dexus and our customer Visy."

Lydia Gabriel