White Bay Power Station

After lying dormant for over 40 years, the White Bay Power Station has undergone extensive conservation and remediation works.

The overall project scope was initially divided into two packages, Package 1B and Package 2, which comprised of extensive works, includes but is not limited to:

Hazardous material removal and encapsulation
Structural and metalwork repairs
Roof repairs
External safety works
Painting
Fire monitoring system
Safe movement lighting
Extensive concrete and masonry repairs / makesafe
Waterproofing
Roof plumbing and drainage repair
General architectural repairs
Stormwater system upgrades

Following these works, Package 3 was awarded which focused around the activation and enabling public access to key areas such as the Turbine Hall, Boiler House and External Forecourt areas. Works involved in this package include:

Creation of BCA compliant walkways and thoroughfares using raised flooring and epoxy membrane systems.
Numerous Structural stair installation & creation of a structural ramp linking floors together
Extensive compliant balustrade and architectural handrail installation
Heritage preservation works
Installation of Lift to allow public access
Additional Painting & Encapsulation
Install of emergency and access lighting
Landscaping
Install of a new amenities block, ramps & awnings
Install of Building Occupant Warning System
Install of Wet Fire System to key & sensitive heritage fabrics
Fit out (including services upgrade) to Administration & Staff Accommodation Building
General make safe of building fabric including sandstone, concrete and window repairs
Reconstruction of balconies, mezzanines and walkways
Removal and replacement of damaged glazing

The complex consists of a broad range of building materials, often experimental when originally built, including massed concrete walls (1924) and 4-storey glazing (1957), and which required specialist conservation attention.

The works conducted under this project have ensured that State Heritage-listed White Bay Power Station is secured for the long term as an important venue that will remain publicly accessible for many years to come, and that the site can be considered one of Sydney’s grand public buildings and venues.

A proud delivery with thanks to our project partners:

Photography: Toby Peet