Manly Hydraulics Laboratory

The Manly Hydraulics Laboratory utilises water from Manly dam to conduct scale modelling and testing of water flows in a variety of real-world scenarios.

The project scope included, but is not limited to:

• Complete demolition of the existing hydraulics and ancillary buildings
• Remediation of the contaminated site
• Construction of the new hydraulics building including piles, structural footings, slabs and retaining walls, structural steel portal frame and cladding, plus internal finishes
• Construction of three new testing tanks inside the building, providing a massive improvement in modelling capabilities
• Upgrade of the existing hydraulic testing system
• Services including drainage, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical
• External work including hardstands and landscaping