Sustainability
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Progress where it's needed the most
Click to explore how we are using local expertise and inventive thinking to future-proof NSW communities.
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Location: Bradfield City, Western Sydney
Client: Bradfield Development Authority
Collaborating with NSW Public Works has enabled our vision for the First Building to become a reality. The building embodies Bradfield City Centre’s core objectives of being advanced, green and connected and provides a key statement in establishing Bradfield’s credentials as a 22nd century city.”
Kris Letsch, Project Director, Bradfield Development Authority
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Helping to secure Eurobodalla’s water supply
In partnership with Eurobodalla Shire Council, NSWPW is managing the contract for a 3,000ML off-creek storage facility, designed to secure the local water supply while minimising impacts on the river systems.
Partnering with TAFE NSW to assess energy and costs savings
TAFE NSW is now better equipped to evaluate energy and cost savings thanks to the LED Assessment Program delivered by NSWPW, which assessed 250,000 light fittings for potential replacement.
Assessing the condition of over 550 Crown Lands built assets
NSWPW has conducted condition assessments on more than 550 built assets across the state for NSW Crown Lands.
Conserving and improving heritage sites for re-use
NSWPW prepared conservation management plans to help the NSW Department of Communities and Justice in managing and conserving its heritage sites. Emphasising sustainable use and energy efficiency, these plans help to make the buildings adaptable for continued service and potential re-use.
Location: Various locations across NSW
Client: Teacher and Police Housing
NSW Public Works, as our partner, has been instrumental in helping us design, procure and then build the new homes we need.”
Denny Alevizos, Principal Project Manager, Teacher Housing Authority
Essential delivery of health housing
NSWPW used agile and flexible procurement strategies, along with local contractors, to deliver high-quality housing for health workers. Since the start of the program, 60 units have been completed across NSW.
Reconstructing homes devastated by natural disaster
NSWPW is delivering modular and site-built housing solutions for those affected by bushfires, improving living conditions and community wellbeing.
Evaluating development applications helps reduce backlog
NSWPW helped Central Coast Council to assess development applications, reducing the backlog and improving processing times, particularly for new housing developments.
Location: Dubbo
Client: NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS)
NSW Public Works was a critical partner in the successful delivery of the RFS Aviation Centre of Excellence, providing exceptional project management and relationship management, and applying considerable problem-solving experience to some unforeseen site challenges which emerged during construction. ”
Assistant Commissioner Paul Seager, Director Training and Doctrine, NSW Rural Fire Service
Revitalising an iconic Broken Hill landmark
NSWPW project managed the Line of Lode Miner’s Memorial redevelopment, breathing new life into the much-loved building.
Expansion of Powerhouse creates a world-class cultural destination
NSWPW played a leading role in delivering the Powerhouse Museum Castle Hill extension, expanding the home of the significant Collection, that now includes over 500,000 objects.
Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore gains a new community building
NSWPW helped deliver a community hub at the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore Precinct, supporting ongoing economic, cultural, tourism and community benefits for many years to come.
Restoring regional courthouses in Wagga Wagga and Wellington
Under the Minister’s Stonework Program, NSWPW partnered with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to deliver high-quality conservation works, including façade and roof repairs, to the heritage-significant Wagga Wagga and Wellington courthouses.
Transforming Dumeresq Dam Reserve
Known for its natural beauty and abundance of native flora and fauna, Dumaresq Dam Reserve in Armidale has been redeveloped into an eco-tourism precinct.
Location: Shellharbour
Client: Illawarra Women’s Health Centre
The services provided by NSW Public Works were best practice – the gold standard of professionalism, experience, expertise and sensitivity. We could not have completed this critical high-quality project, on time and within budget without NSW Public Works."
Sally Stevenson, Executive Director, Illawarra Women’s Health Centre
Driving inclusion through government-wide contracts
NSWPW is piloting a program to provide further employment opportunities to people with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander people through whole of government service contracts. Since 2018, NSWPW has achieved a total social procurement spend of $179m in Aboriginal participation and $58m in disability participation.
Work begins on NSW’s first residential eating disorder centre
NSWPW is project managing the Residential Eating Disorders Treatment Centre, the first publicly funded facility of its kind in NSW. The centre, located in Charlestown, will provide specialist support to people with severe eating disorders.
Transforming the Gunnery into a leading artistic space
A heritage-listed building in Sydney has been revitalised as the Gunnery Artspace, a world-class creative hub. NSWPW supported the design development phase, managed procurement, and oversaw the contract through construction delivery.
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Restoring sand levels at Stockton Beach
NSWPW helped to complete sand nourishment works at Stockton Beach, dredging 130,000m3 of sand from the outer Newcastle Harbour and depositing it at the southern end of the popular Newcastle beach.
Upgraded university facilities serve as temporary ambulance station
After the 2022 floods rendered Lismore Ambulance's station non-operational, NSWPW upgraded existing facilities at Southern Cross University to provide temporary accommodation and office facilities, enabling ambulance services to keep running.