Overview

The Orange Regional conservatorium and planetarium project in Civic Square North Court includes a 3535 sqm building with a 275-seat auditorium, 65-seat planetarium, 40 practice studios, and various other facilities. Local construction company Renascent is handling the construction. 

Engineers Australia members will be able to inspect the site to view progress and understand the project's scope. 

• Presentation 1: Investigation of climate extremes on stiffened raft footings in Central-Western New South Wales
• Presentation 2: Heritage Engineering – inspection and development of maintenance and conservation plan for 114 lamps listed on the state heritage register

Learning outcomes

In this presentation, you will:

• observe construction techniques for a specialised music facility
• understand the challenges of regional construction projects 
• be informed about the local impacts of climate extremes to raft footings
• gain an understanding of heritage and maintenance constraints for state heritage listed lamps.

Program

In-person:

• 2.00 pm AEST: Site visit
• 3.00 pm AEST: Afternoon tea
• 3.30 pm AEST: Presentations 
• 4.00 pm AEST: Networking
• 5.00 pm AEST: Event ends

About the speakers

Alexander Johnson

Structural Engineer, Calare Civil

Biography

Alex Johnson is a Professional Structural Engineer with 8 years industry experience as a consulting engineer undertaking design on residential, commercial and industrial structures.

Sean Johnson

Structural Engineer, Calare Civil

Biography

Sean Johnson is a Chartered Professional Structural and Civil Engineer with nearly a decade of experience in consulting engineering across residential, commercial and industrial sectors and on heritage structures.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

• Closed shoes
• Long pants