Demolition Project Report: St Brendan Shaw College, Devonport

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the demolition of St Brendan Shaw College in Devonport, Tasmania. It details the planning scheme, zoning, and compliance requirements set by the Devonport City Council. The report outlines the relevant building acts and regulations, including the Building Act 2016 and Building Regulations 2016, as well as workplace health and safety (WHS) compliance, emphasizing the need for a WHS management plan and a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). It addresses existing services, such as electrical, wastewater, drainage, and plumbing, and highlights the importance of contacting the Devonport City Council for guidance and service identification. Furthermore, it describes the demolition process, including material recycling, and the sequence of demolition from top to bottom using excavators and cranes, ensuring public safety and minimizing environmental impact. The report also covers preventative measures, hazard identification, and risk control to protect workers and the public during demolition activities.

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Demolition of St Brendan Shaw College
St Brendan Shaw College is a Catholic-based institution built in 1960 and is located in Devonport
city on the North-West coast of Tasmania State. It is bounded within Devonport municipality and the local
government involved in governance is the Devenport City Council. The planning scheme that relates to this
dwelling is the Devonport Interim Planning Scheme established in 2013, whose purpose is to administer
over land use and development in the area. Similarly, it highlights resource management, protection, and
conservation of land within the municipality, elaborating on the planning process and the systems to be used
according to applicable legislative Acts. The block is categorized under the Community Purpose Zone as per
the local area objectives which describe such an institution as one that provides primary and complimentary
services and facilities for senior and tertiary education, and vocational training.
There are several requirements that one should fulfill, and this is dependent on the nature of the
activity being undertaken at the site. For demolition works, the person undertaking the task must provide a
written work notice to Worksafe Tasmania within at least five days before the activities begin. Accordingly,
one is also required to acquire a planning permit for changing the use of the land if you intend to establish a
new development in place of the demolished structure. This process is highly dependent on the zone of the
structure as well as the impact on the objectives of the region. In order to obtain any planning permission,
the developer must lodge an application with the Devonport council by filling in the required forms and
complying with the mandatory requirements and information asked in the application form. The applications
can be submitted through email, fax or postal services. Demolition works should comply with the Building
Act 2016, Building regulations 2016, Land Titles Act 1980 and Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993.
Demolition works should comply with several building regulations before, during and after
completion of activities. These encompass managing safety in housing and construction and include
preparation of an efficient Work Health and Safety (WHS) management plan and a Safe Work Method
Statement (SWMS) for the duration of the project. Demolition is an all-inclusive activity and can be
classified as high risk based on the magnitude. Thus, it requires substantial observation of safety procedures
before commencement, during and after demolition works. Consequently, there are preventative measures
that should be installed to identify potential hazards and initiate control measures to manage risks. These

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account for excavation activities and working close to underground essential services. During demolition
activities, it is essential to promote the safety of the workers considering the impact of accidents on the site.
An effective WHS management plan will serve to ensure that the safety of workers is a priority. On the other
hand, a detailed SWMS will provide recommendations for work procedures in areas regarded as high-risk.
Demolition should not impair public use of amenities after completion of the activity, as well as present
hazardous conditions to the general public such as the presence of asbestos.
Existing services include electrical transmissions, waste water, and drainage transmissions and
plumbing utilities. Devonport City Council is the responsible governmental institution that can be contacted
for guidance. The council offers advice to different forms of construction activities, as well as elaborate
publications that clearly inform one of the processes involved at each step of every activity. It is mandatory
for every developer to contact the council for any activities as they significantly help in identification of
utility services. In some instances, it may be necessary to comply directly with other government
requirements, particularly the Tasmanian Government. When constructing a new dwelling, one is required to
comply with the construction induction requirement, obtaining a license for high-risk work as well as other
licenses based on the specifics of your construction works.
Protection measures that can be adopted to mitigate adverse conditions may include using equipment
that can transport material to were required thus curbing noise, supporting excavations effectively and
installing groundwater control mechanisms. The main materials are concrete and steel which can be recycled
for future use. used identification of materials for recovery and recycling. The sequence of the demolition is
from the top to bottom and will require the use of excavators and tower cranes. The smooth demolition
process would involve the use of concrete cutters placed on the topmost floor, whereby the cut pieces will be
transported down by the crane safely to avoid noise and pollution to the public. Where the concrete cutters
will be unable to reach, manual labor can be employed after a thorough inspection of the scaffolding by a
competent person.