39–43 William Street, Granville
Waterproofing & Building Defect Resolution
Project Overview
Large residential apartment development in Granville experiencing significant waterproofing and building defect issues.
The Challenge
The project was facing:
- ongoing leakage problems
- dispute escalation
- commissioner involvement
- rejected remediation proposals
- increasing pressure on the developer
Several previously proposed solutions were considered:
- overly expensive
- impractical
- disruptive to the building and occupants
The developer required:
- technically sound solutions
- cost-effective remediation
- coordinated documentation
- practical implementation pathway
Our Involvement
Green Design Sydney was engaged to assess the building defects and provide practical remediation strategies.
We reviewed:
- existing conditions
- defect causes
- proposed rectification approaches
- compliance and construction implications
Our role included:
- preparing coordinated documentation
- developing alternative remediation strategies
- proposing cost-efficient practical solutions
- assisting with stakeholder coordination
Outcome
- Cost-effective remediation strategy developed
- Multiple impractical solutions avoided
- Developer costs significantly reduced
- Clear technical pathway established
- Practical implementation approach accepted
The final outcome provided substantial savings and restored confidence in the remediation process.