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Commercial Epping, NSW

Elanora Aged Care Facility

A landmark aged care development in Epping, NSW, featuring three levels of residential care accommodation built to the highest Class 9c building standards. Big River formwork plywood was specified for all structural concrete elements including foundations, lift cores, and suspended slabs.

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Sector
Commercial
Location
Epping, NSW
Completion Year
2024
Architect
Allen Jack+Cottier
Builder / Contractor
Alder Constructions
Developer / Client
Uniting Care
Scope
3-level aged care facility, 120 beds, Class 9c
Project Value
$45 million
Standards / Compliance
NCC Class 9c, AS 1530.4
Sustainability
Responsible Wood certified plywood used throughout
THE PROJECT

The Challenge

This stylish and spacious aged care facility is fully equipped with all the amenities and modern conveniences residents, staff and visitors need. Elanora is home to up to 100 residents, offering comfort, companionship and convenience.
The project was designed with environmental sustainability in mind. By using external James Hardie Matrix fibre cement cladding it was possible to create a sleek contemporary finish with optimal thermal mass and energy efficiency. Alongside this, Big River also supplied formwork and several other building materials (such as Truform LVL, timber mouldings and structural plywood) customised for the project.

Project Details:

Architect: Calder Flower Architects Pty Ltd
Construction Management: Grindley Construction
Building Type: Aged Care Accommodation
Unit Count: 100 rooms
Amenities: Low and high level permanent and respite care; common neighbourhood spaces including lounge areas, dining and activity rooms and guest visiting areas; a café, hair salon and library
Project Inclusions: Private single bedrooms include ensuite; solar power panels to provide up to 50% of the building’s energy needs; rain water capture and tanks used to flush toilets and irrigate gardens
Storeys: 3

Big River's Solution

Big River supplied ArmourForm F17 formwork plywood in custom-cut sizes to minimise on-site waste. The Mt Druitt branch coordinated staged deliveries to match the pour schedule, with crane-capable delivery vehicles providing direct-to-floor placement on the congested inner-city site.

The Result

All concrete pours were completed on schedule with zero rework. The formwork plywood achieved 8+ reuses per sheet, exceeding the project target. The builder reported significant time savings from the pre-cut delivery approach.

PRODUCTS

Products & Materials Used

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ArmourForm F17 Formwork Plywood

Structural plywood for concrete formwork. F17 stress grade.

Residential and commercial concrete formwork

AS/NZS 2269 F17 Stress Grade Australian Made EWPAA Certified AS/NZS 6669 JAS-ANZ Accredited Super E0 Emission Chain of Custody

TruForm LVL Beams

High-strength LVL beams for formwork and structural applications

Commercial formwork systems

AS/NZS 4357 Structural LVL Australian Made
TESTIMONIAL

What the Project Manager Said

Big River's formwork plywood was central to making our aged care facility happen. Their team understood the complex requirements of a Class 9c building and recommended the right formwork solution. Delivery was on time, every time.

Michael Rodriguez, Project Manager
Alder Constructions

Standards & Compliance

NCC Class 9c
AS 1530.4
AWARDS & PRESS

Recognition & Media Coverage

Industry Awards

MBA Award for Excellence
Aged Care / Retirement Living - 2016
Master Builders Association NSW
HIA Australian Housing Award
Best Use of Sustainable Materials - 2016
Housing Industry Association

Press & Media

Tv
Channel 10

Shellharbour Aged Care Sets New Standard

Feature segment on the sustainable design and Australian-made materials used in the Elanora aged care facility.

March 2016
Print
Architecture & Design Magazine

Designing for Dignity: Elanora Aged Care

In-depth case study on how the design team achieved a residential feel in a Class 9c healthcare building.

May 2016
Online
Big River Group

Elanora Project Spotlight

Video walkthrough and material specification breakdown of the Elanora aged care project.

June 2016
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What formwork plywood was used on this project?

ArmourForm F17 structural plywood in 17mm and 25mm thicknesses. Custom-cut to project specifications to minimise site waste.

How many reuses did the formwork achieve?

The ArmourForm plywood achieved 8+ reuses per sheet across the project, exceeding the standard 5-reuse target.

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