Parliament Melbourne Floor Grinding

Project Overview

In July 2019, AAH was awarded works to remove asbestos floor screed throughout the Legislate Assembly Wing in the Victorian Government Parliament building.

Scope of Works

• Removal of 130m2 of asbestos floor screed to defined areas of the Legislative Assembly Wing

Critical Factors/Challenges

The challenges and critical factors to successfully complete the works were.

• Hoarding of works area (including dust protection) to allow access to certain areas at all times, whilst providing protection to windows, doors, walls etc.
• Staging of works to areas that can be completed out of hours (weekend works)
• Protection of existing heritage building

Outcomes

• Asbestos floor screed successfully removed to reveal original blue stone floor, finished in excellent condition
• 450 man hours worked across 2 months to complete works
• 0 safety incidents