South 32 Accommodation

Project Overview

This project involved the design and construction of high-end workers’ accommodation on Groote Eylandt, delivered within a tight timeframe.

The client’s objective was to provide comfortable and private living solutions within a small area, requiring detailed considerations for fire resistance, acoustic control and moisture egress.

The Location

The accommodation was built for Groote Eylandt and tailored to withstand the tropical conditions there.

The Solution

The scope of work included detailed design across structural, mechanical, electrical and acoustic engineering disciplines; manufacturing two laundry buildings with all fixed FF&E, loose FF&E and appliances; manufacturing linen stores; constructing verandas between all buildings; packing the buildings for safe sea travel; and completing onsite works to finalise the manufacturing process.

During the construction phase of the project, Northern Transportables doubled resource capacity, increasing our local employment, with local suppliers and subcontracting companies engaged to facilitate all works.

Northern Transportables increased our design capacity during this project and developed additional acoustic, fire rating and vapour seal design skills. With these enhanced skills we have been able to provide a higher level of design implementation to our projects and take our transportable and modular solutions to the next level.