Cromwell wins fitout contract at Tuggeranong Office Park

Cromwell Property Group has been awarded the $42 million fitout of the Department of Social Services’ new national office at Tuggeranong Office Park.

The announcement follows Cromwell being awarded the construction contract for the $130 million building.

The building fitout is due to start in March 2017 and be complete by August 2017.

The project is on track to achieve a five-star Green Star rating and a 4.5 NABERS energy rating, and will be Canberra’s biggest LED lighting-only office development.

The fitout will include an energy-efficient destination control lift and a large atrium to provide natural light to the work environment.

Cromwell was selected to deliver an integrated, open plan fitout to promote connectivity across the five floors of office space.

The flexible workspace will be highlighted by breakout and meeting spaces with formal and informal meeting areas, including kitchens and meals areas.

The space will be easily adaptable to changing business needs.

Facilities include change rooms, showers and bicycle storage.

The space will feature a ground-floor cafe. The government signed a new 15-year lease for the 30,400-square-metre building, which will accommodate up to 2500 staff.

Cromwell head of property Damian Horton said being selected to deliver the fitout demonstrated Cromwell’s ability across the entire life cycle of projects, particularly its expertise in designing energy-efficient buildings.

“Sustainability is a focal point for new buildings and we continuously look for ways to incorporate green principles into the design and management of our assets,” Horton said.

“The building is a major milestone for the Tuggeranong Office Park redevelopment and we are pleased to deliver this project from construction all the way through to completion.

“Construction is on schedule for the Department of Social Services to relocate to their modern national headquarters in September 2017.”

Earlier, Senator Zed Seselja said the development would have a positive impact on the community.

“It will also deliver significant long-term savings to the government through reduced property operating expenses and improved fitout flexibility,” he said.