The redevelopment of an old Ausgrid Substation site into the West Hotel.
THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
- Client
- M&L Hospitality
- Project Value
- $50m
- Location
- 65 Sussex Street, Sydney
- Services
- Project Management, Superintendency
- Completion
- 2017
The upscale 182-room hotel is located adjacent to the King Street Wharf dining precinct, moments from the Barangaroo waterfront precinct. The project was delivered via an Early Works demolition phase and a main works D&C phase.
This project marked M&L’s second hotel redevelopment in Sydney CBD having recently completed 161 Sussex Street, now a Hyatt Regency, with the assistance and guidance from Essence Director, James Joy.
Our role
Essence was engaged to lead M&L and Multiplex in delivering the main works on time and on budget. The construction program targeted for just 12 months is ambitious, particularly given the complex façade system – a distinctive geometric facade with 333 individual panels of glass, the first of its kind in Australia.
Essence continued to provide strategic advice to M&L, and oversight on Multiplex to ensure the construction process runs efficiently and according to the program.
THE PROJECT AT A GLANCE
- Client
- M&L Hospitality
- Project Value
- $50m
- Location
- 65 Sussex Street, Sydney
- Services
- Project Management, Superintendency
- Completion
- 2017
Complexities
- External appearance upgrades
- Works within an active live environment
- Central CBD location with high foot traffic
Benefits Delivered
- Unique insight and awareness of key issues
- Detailed understanding of the client’s objectives
- Exceptional understanding of the complexities involved
