Singleton High School

<p class="rteBlock"><a value="https://www.north.com.au/" label="" type="url" href="https://www.north.com.au/" target="_blank" data-runtime-url="https://www.north.com.au/">North Construction</a> is a trusted commercial project builder with an extensive presence in regional NSW. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">Working across a diverse range of projects within the commercial and education sector, North Construction reached out to Steelcorp after a successful bid to construct a sports cover at Singleton High School. </p>

<p class="rteBlock">Whilst Steelcorp had originally provided a proposal to an unsuccessful bidder on this tender, our awareness of the project requirements allowed us to streamline the initial consultation process with Project Manager Guy Swinfield at North Construction. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">A large sports cover was to be positioned over two existing basketball courts, providing shade and all-weather usability. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">North Construction required a design solution that was fully compliant with NSW Department of Education regulations and chose to partner with Steelcorp due to our strong experience with similar education projects. </p>

<p class="rteBlock">Steelcorp’s scope included the structural engineering design for both the sports cover and footings, and the manufacture and installation of the structure including concrete footings.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Our team handled the 3D shop drawing process, certified engineering design, and the structure package included hot-dipped galvanised structural steel, roof cladding and rainwater materials. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">To satisfy strict bird-proofing requirements, perforated cladding was installed to the underside of the sports cover including trusses and fly bracing, along with a 1.5m cladded skirt around the complete structure. To complete the custom design, 750mm cantilevered eaves were included to provide additional protection from the elements. </p><br>

<p class="rteBlock">Although the site had been thoroughly surveyed, existing underground pipes were found whilst excavating the footings. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">This required a rapid redesign of the footings by Steelcorp&#x27;s engineering team, providing a new footing solution that could work around the existing pipes.</p><br><p class="rteBlock">Working swiftly to keep the project on track, the issue was resolved and the new design was approved, with new footing cage steel arriving on site within 48 hours.</p>

<p class="rteBlock">This shade structure has made a marked improvement to Singleton High School’s learning and social environment. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">Providing a comfortable outdoor space, a cool place to retreat from the summer sun, and a flexible events and recreation area, the sports cover delivered by Steelcorp has also enhanced the overall aesthetics of the school. </p><br><p class="rteBlock">Sports covers are a functional way to improve student wellbeing, enhance sun safety and create a more inviting and functional school campus for students and staff. </p><br><p class="rteBlock"><a value="contact-us" label="" type="page" href="/contact-us" data-runtime-url="/contact-us">Contact the Steelcorp team</a> to enquire about our design and construct service for high-quality sports covers and shade structures. </p>