Fairbrother was engaged under a construct-only contract to stabilise the project, demolish non-compliant steel, and incorporate usable existing footings and blockwork into a redesigned layout. The units—built to Silver Standard—include a mix of two- and three-bedroom dwellings with durable cladding, structural steel floor supports, and higher-quality finishes such as Tasmanian oak trims, full-height bathroom tiling and timber-look flooring, offering a standard above typical public housing.

Construction required navigating major site constraints, including misaligned inherited works, steep rocky terrain and a power line easement that restricted craneage, concrete pumping and laydown space. Fairbrother established exclusion zones, reconfigured access points, and staged amenity relocations to maintain safety and workflow. Hard excavation, extensive scaffolding and highly constrained material movement were resolved through careful planning and collaboration with the superintendent and design team. Despite 86 RFIs, 49 variations and challenging latent conditions, the project progressed efficiently and was delivered with zero lost-time injuries.

Fairbrother added value through practical innovation and disciplined coordination. Prefabricated timber wall framing—proposed by the Fairbrother team—significantly accelerated construction and reduced onsite congestion. Strategic sequencing around the easement maximised working room, while early design collaboration resolved misalignments and reduced rework. Exceeding government apprentice requirements with more than 14,395 hours contributed strong social outcomes. The completed development now provides high-quality, durable homes for the Glenorchy community, demonstrating Fairbrother’s capability to recover complex projects and deliver dependable, community-focused infrastructure.