Merewether Golf Club – Maintenance Facility
Catalyst Project Consulting isdelighted to report significant progress on the construction of the new state-of-the-art Maintenance Facility at Merewether Golf Club, a critical component of early works in the major Merewether Residence redevelopment. The Maintenance Shed facility is progressing on schedule with the completion of the detailed excavation and slab pour, and progression of the building’s external and internal block…
Read MoreFoundation Piling Completed at Dairy Farmers Towers
Dairy Farmers Towers has reached another milestone with the completion of all piling work and the successful demobilisation of the piling rig from the site. Decode is now progressing with the installation of lift bases, tower crane footings, substation bases, pile caps, and underground services. In the months ahead, work will focus on preparing and pouring the ground floor slabs,…
Read MoreConstruction Starts at Merewether Golf Club
Congratulations to Third Age Merewether and Merewether Golf Club on the commencement of the new Maintenance Facility. This is a major milestone for The Merewether Residence development which when complete will feature 178 Seniors Living units, a Wellness Centre and a new clubhouse. The new maintenance shed will be a state of the art greenkeeper facility in a centralised location…
Read MoreConstruction Starts at Dairy Farmers Towers
Catalyst is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the development of the highly anticipated Dairy Farmers Tower project. Today, the largest Continuous Flight Auger piling rig in the Southern Hemisphere was successfully lifted 45 meters into the Newcastle skyline, marking the official commencement of construction. This impressive achievement sets the stage for the first pile installation, scheduled to take…
Read MoreAnimal Referral and Emergency Centre Contract Signed
Catalyst Project Consulting are pleased to announce that Bluestone Animal Hospitals Pty Ltd have signed a construction contract with Skelcon Pty Ltd for the construction of the new Veterinary Hospital at 96 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow – yes, that’s the old Sizzlers restaurant. The development will involve the internal construction and fitout for a new 24-Hour Veterinary Hospital that the Newcastle…
Read MoreCatalyst Announces New Director, Tim Mackiewicz
We are proud to announce the appointment of Tim Mackiewicz as a company Director. Tim has over 20 years of experience in managing complex projects and has earned the trust of Catalyst’s major clients since joining the team. Tim started his career in the luxury yacht and shipbuilding industry where he successfully managed a range of both refit and new…
Read MoreWingham and Valley Veterinary Hospital
Catalyst is delighted and very proud to announce the completion of the Wingham & Valley Veterinary Hospital project. This momentous achievement is the result of tireless dedication and unwavering commitment by Cyclo Construction and Fitout, a leading name in veterinary hospital construction and fitout. Situated at the heart of Wingham, this state-of-the-art veterinary facility is set to revolutionize the local…
Read MoreThird.i Announces Builder for Dairy Farmers Towers
Catalyst is thrilled to share Third.i’s excitement in announcing Decode as the builder for Dairy Farmers Towers. With extensive experience, capability, and drive to transform the historical site, Decode is the perfect builder to join the project team.
Read MoreDairy Farmers Towers
Demolition at the Dairy Farmers Towers site is complete! Congratulations to Third.i, Basebuild and Drumderg for safely and efficiently completing the demolition works and preparing the site for the construction of two stunningly-designed 30 storey towers that will become a new landmark amongst Newcastle’s city skyline. The clock tower, featuring the iconic glass bottle has been stabilised and will continue…
Read MoreHume Community Housing
In 2022 Catalyst delivered a stimulus works program in the Hunter region transforming the homes and lives of Hume’s customers including a single dad with six children. We were again appointed in 2023 to manage a similar works program comprising 403 homes in the region.
Read MoreThe Merewether Residences
Catalyst Project Consulting is pleased to announce that the project team has shortlisted two preferred builders to bring the project to life. In he next six weeks, the shortlisted builders will be finalising their pricing which will subsequently allow the project team to review their submissions and identify the preferred contractor who will deliver the project scope to the highest…
Read MoreChildcare Centre – Lake Macquarie Square
Catalyst Project Consulting is pleased to announce the successful completion of the NIDO Child Care Centre at Mount Hutton. The Centre is located within the Lake Macquarie Shopping Centre owned and operated by Charter Hall REIT. The Centre will operate with 85 children at full capacity and cater for children aged 1 through to 6. Catalyst would like to congratulate Basebuild…
Read More23 Shortland Esplanade – Hyalina
Catalyst Project Consulting are very pleased to announce the successful project delivery of a premium 3 Bedroom luxury split level home, located at one of Newcastle City’s last true waterfront residential lot’s; 23 Shortland Esplanade Newcastle East (Hyalina). Catalyst was engaged by client to provide design management, approvals management, procurement, defects management and contract superintendency. With uninterrupted views of the…
Read More43 Station Street, Wickham – Compass Housing
Catalyst Project Consulting are pleased to announce the successful delivery of another residential apartment building in the heart of the Newcastle’s ‘West End’ Growth Corridor. Delivered through a partnership between Compass Housing, the NSW Government, and the City of Newcastle the project delivers much needed inner-city affordable housing whilst ensuring a healthy diversity of inner-city residents. The seven storey, 16…
Read MoreStella on Hannell – Thirdi Group
Catalyst Project Consulting are pleased to have provided development management and project superintendency services for the delivery of the recently completed Stella on Hannell development, on behalf of our client Thirdi Group. With sweeping views across the Harbour and CBD, Stella on Hannell is one of Newcastle’ most recognisable apartment developments. Congratulations to the entire project team, including head contractor Basebuild, on…
Read More130 Parry St – Installation of Pre-cast Panels
Installation of pre-cast external wall panels at 130 Parry St Newcastle. Due to the height of these panels, one crane was required to lift and a second crane required to spin the panel. The use of two cranes in tandem is known as a “multi-crane lift” and requires the use of a load spreader (or equaliser beam) and expert level…
Read MoreSwansea Medical Centre – Project Commencement
Catalyst Project Consulting are pleased to announce that Medswan have signed a contract with Graph Builders for the design & construction of the Swansea Medical Centre. The development will involve the consolidation of three lots, demolition of three existing dwellings on the site and construction of a new single-storey Medical Centre with on-grade carparking. Catalyst look forward to working with…
Read MoreEaton Apartments Completion
Catalyst Project Consulting are pleased to have provided development management and project superintendency services for the delivery of the recently completed Eaton on Union development, on behalf of our client Thirdi Group. Congratulations to the entire project team, including head contractor Basebuild, and Catalyst employees Anthony d’Arcy & Nick Whitton on delivering a landmark development in the thriving WestEnd precinct…
Read More266 King Street – Nightworks Demolition
Catalyst are pleased to have assisted our client Investec Australia in demolishing a defective structure and installing lightning protection to the roof of their building at 266 King St, Newcastle. These works involved night works, however allowed our staff to enjoy sweeping views of Newcastle from…
Read MoreColes Huntlee Open to the Public
Congratulations to Tim Mackiewicz and Sarah Beveridge from Catalyst, the Taylor Construction Crew, Shane Smede from EJE and all of the Coles representatives involved in the achievement of the Huntlee Shopping Centre official opening this morning. A great effort by all and a fantastic finished product.
Read MoreDA lodged for Hillsborough Indoor Stadium
Congratulations to the whole team involved in the preparation of the DA submission for the $25M Hillsborough Indoor Stadium project. The DA was lodged on 19 June 2020, in line with the target submission date. Many thanks to the decisive client, Newcastle Basketball, along with DA design team of BKA Architecture, ACOR Consultants, deWitt Consulting, Anderson Environment & Planning, Valley…
Read MoreMerewether Golf Club SCC Approval
Congratulations to Merewether Golf Club & Thirdi Property Developments on the approval of the Site Compatibility Certificate for their planned development at the golf club. Our target is to lodge the Development Application by September 2020. If approved, the development will consist of 148 new apartments, a new clubhouse, restaurant and bar, health and fitness centre plus more. We look…
Read More130 Parry Street
Catalyst Project Consulting is excited to announce the Head Contract has been awarded to North Construction and Building for the 130 Parry Street commercial project. Site works have commenced and demolition is underway. Expected completion is June 2021 which includes an integrated fitout for Cutcher & Neale.
Read MoreMerewether Golf Club Courseworks
Catalyst Project Consulting are thrilled to be working with Merewether Golf Club and development partner to deliver a new course masterplan including a new 70-72 par course layout, improved water efficiency strategy and a new maintenance facility. More exciting news coming shortly…
Read MoreNick Whitton now Qualified under Planning Institute of Australia Registered Planner Program
Catalyst Project Consulting is pleased to advise that Nick Whitton has been admitted as a Registered Planner in the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). Registered Planner accreditation is an important step for the town planning profession to ensure that the complex work of Planners is undertaken by highly qualified and experienced professionals. Our clients can now benefit from our:…
Read MoreCatalyst appointed as Project Manager for the new Huntlee Tavern.
We are very proud to be working with Jason Gavin on the new Huntlee Tavern.
Read MoreEaton on Union St – Level 2 slab pour
Eaton on Union Apartments in Wickham by Thirdi. Catalyst Senior Project Manager Nick Whitton giving you the details on the Level 2 slab pour. What a great milestone. Well done to Base Build and all involved. #build #apartments #catalyst #slab #pour #seniorprojectmanager #thirdi #newcastle #construction
Read MoreCatalyst Project Consulting named in the 2017 Australian Financial Review Fast Starters List
Catalyst Project Consulting has been named in the prestigious 2017 Australian Financial Review (AFR) Fast Starters List, as the 85th fastest growing start-up business in Australia. Catalyst was established by Kris Leck in 2013 as a client side project management team and with business partner Anthony d’Arcy has to date completed 35 projects ranging from large commercial developments through to mixed-use…
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