Projects
The following is a combination of John’s personal portfolio and work completed by Currenti Constructions
567 Collins Street
VIC
Role: Construction Manager
Contractor: Leighton Contractors
Budget: 210m
- Located within CBD Melbourne this 28-storey commercial office development comprises 49,500m2 of net lettable area, and 165 car spaces over three basement levels
- The building achieved a 5 Green Star Office Design rating, and a 5 Star NABERS Rating
- The scope included all base building works, 17 retail warm shells and an integrated fitout for 3 anchor tenants
New Terminal 4, Melbourne Airport
VIC
Role: Construction Manager
Contractor: Leighton Contractors
Budget: 160m
- A 23,000m2 new domestic terminal building
- 17 new aircraft parking bays and taxi lanes
- Dedicated ground transport facilities
- Improvements to the airport’s road network
Multi-Storey Car Park & Transport Hub, Melbourne Airport
VIC
Role: Construction Manager
Contractor: Leighton Contractors
Budget: 100m
- The airport’s new transport hub – a ground floor public transport and rental vehicle interchange
- A 125,000m2 concrete structure incorporating a 7 level car park for 3,000 cars
- Security and management office space
- Entry beacon positioning passengers in close proximity to the airport
Islamic Museum of Australia, Thornbury
VIC
Role: Construction Manager
Contractor: Leighton Contractors
Budget: 7m
- The first of its kind in Australia – a community initiative to showcase Australia’s Islamic history and culture
- Housed in a converted former industrial warehouse and constructed across two-levels
- Includes theatres, gallery space, back of house facilities and learning spaces
Touched by Olivia Playground, St Albans
VIC
Role: Construction Manager
Contractor: Leighton Contractors
Budget: 1m
- Playground includes equipment specifically designed for accessibility and inclusion, allowing carers to remain in close proximity
- The all-abilities playground caters for vision, hearing and mobility impairments as well as spectrum disorders
Wyndham Vale Train Station, Wyndham Vale
VIC
Role: Construction Manager
Contractor: Leighton Contractors
Budget: 19m
- Australia’s first Green Star rated railway station
- Train station building incorporating two dedicated regional platforms connected by a pedestrian footbridge
- A bus interchange; taxi rank; pick up/drop off bays; parking spaces for 400 cars; and bicycle storage
- Various facilities including toilets, a waiting room and lifts
National Tennis Centre, Melbourne Olympic Park
VIC
Role: Project Director
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 115m
- 8 Indoor Plexicushion Courts and 5 Outdoor Plexicushion Courts
- 8 Italian Clay Courts
- Support facilities include: Large Function area, Change room, Shower facilities and High Performance Gymnasium
- Car park for 1000 cars and 28 buses
Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay
NSW
Role: Project Director
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 53m
- A world-class art and educational facility
- Construction of the Northern Wing to increase the size of the MCA by almost 50 per cent
- New George Street annexure featuring new gallery space
- Function areas and café constructed above the existing MCA Building
MediaHub Digital Playout Centre, Ingleburn
NSW
Role: Project Director
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 12m
- Home to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and WIN Television Network
- Conversion of an industrial facility into a data centre capable of handling 120 channels
- Construction duration of 4 months with the site running 24/7
- Construction Management form of delivery
NBESP Social Housing, Various Locations
NSW
Role: Project Director
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 90m
- Constructed as part of the government’s response to the global financial crisis, the works were part of the National Building Economic Stimulus Plan
- Construction of 355 affordable houses across 11 sites
8 Central Avenue, Eveleigh (ATP)
NSW
Role: Project Manager
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 138m
- Located within Australia Technology Park, home to Channel 7, Pacific Magazines and Global Television
- 12-storey commercial office and studio development comprising 40,000m2 of net lettable area, four television studios and 750 car spaces over two levels
- The building achieved a 4.5 Green Star Office Design rating, and a 4.5 Star NABERS Rating
Australian Film Television & Radio School, Entertainment Quarter
NSW
Role: Project Manager
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 35m
- AFTRS Australia’s pre-eminent tertiary education provider for professional Media Studies
- The School integrates teaching and administrative spaces coupled with technical teaching spaces, comprising Film/Television, Radio and Recording Studios, Theatres, Post-Production facilities and Editing Suites, and a publicly accessible Media Resource Centre, Cinema and Café
Campus Business Park, Homebush
NSW
Role: Project Manager
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 31m
- 17,000m2 Industrial facility with four separate ancillary offices for each industrial tenancy
- A key part of the development was the inclusion of 5,000m2 of premium office space, 250 car parking spaces and car sales show room
- Anchor tenants include Toshiba Australia and Kia Motors
Airgate Business Park Site 2, Mascot
NSW
Role: Project Manager
Contractor: Watpac Construction
Budget: 8m
- 7,000m2 industrial space supported by 1,500m2 ancillary office and external hardstand pavements
- Constructed on highly reactive soils with poor geotechnical conditions
- Anchor tenant: ACF – Associated Customs and Forwarding
151 East Apartments, Bondi
NSW
Role: Project Manager
Contractor: St Hilliers Construction
Budget: 21m
- Development, design and construction of luxury 74 apartments, 2 retail tenancies and two levels of basement car parking at Jaques Avenue.
- The apartments comprise one, two and three bedrooms.
Coast Apartments, Coogee
NSW
Role: Contract Administrator
Contractor: St Hilliers Construction
Budget: 18m
- Development, design and construction of 50 luxury apartments on the former Randwick Rugby Club site.
- The apartments comprise one, two and three bedrooms ranging in size from 55 – 160m2.
- Each apartment features one or more large balconies or terraces and its own car space.
Aquilina Reserve Baseball Stadium, Rooty Hill
NSW
Role: Project Manager
Contractor: St Hilliers Construction
Budget: 4m
- Works included the stadium roof, additional seating, function centre, stadium sports lighting and external hard and soft landscaping
- Some of the world’s most famous names have played at the Aquilina Reserve including the US and Asian Major League Baseball teams
Mondrian Apartments Display Suite, Waterloo
NSW
Role: Project Administrator
Contractor: St Hilliers Construction
Budget: 1m
- Dedicated attention was required to the Mondrian sales display suite.
- A two-bedroom, two-storey apartment with support marketing areas were constructed to secure pre sales
The Pacific Waterfront Resort, The Entrance
NSW
Role: Project Administrator
Contractor: St Hilliers Construction
Budget: 19m
- 120 room serviced apartment hotel including retail tenancies, food outlets and a large restaurant
- Roof top swimming pool with wet bar, spa and gymnasium
- A three level car parking for 75 cars
Oracle, North Ryde
NSW
Role: Project Cadet
Contractor: St Hilliers Construction
Budget: 25m
- Commercial office building for Oracle Australia
- Significant emphasis on data, power and mechanical services to support the operational facility
29 Waverley Street, Randwick
NSW
Role: Builder
Contractor: Currenti Constructions
Budget: <1m
- Design and Construction of a heritage listed terrace.
- Conversation into an open plan living area with central courtyard
- The only remaining item from the early 1900 terrace was the front facade
1 Sydney Street, Prahran
VIC
Role: Builder
Contractor: Currenti Constructions
Budget: <1m
- Conversion of a 1920 red brick home into a contemporary family home
- Internal walls were consolidated using structural steel beams to create open plan living and family areas
- New bathrooms, kitchens, roof attic, wall and floor finishes were included in the works
11A Howard Street
Randwick
Role: Builder
Contractor: Currenti Constructions
Budget: <1m
- New kitchen area
- Wall and floor finishes
Martin Property Shop Fitout
Zetland
Role: Builder
Contractor: Currenti Constructions
Budget: <1m
- Retail tenancy fitout for Martin Property
- Works included internal glass and plasterboard walls, fixed joinery and wall and floor finishes