Tender for PM’s new office complex out

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Government is going ahead with the building of a new office complex for the prime minister in Selbourne St, Suva. Last week advertisements calling for tenders for the construction of the building were released.

An amount of $7 million was allocated in the 2020-2021 National Budget for the construction of the building.

A geotechnical engineering investigation report accompanying the advertisement on March 30 said the proposed building would be built on Lot 7 DP2303 at the corner of Tower and Selbourne streets.

“Based on the project brief and terms of reference provided it is understood the development will comprise construction of a four-storey modern office complex including staff facilities, cabinet chambers, meeting rooms, offices for supporting staff and car park,” engineering company ENTEC Ltd said.

“The proposed four-level building outline will follow the existing two-storey building envelope currently present on site and is approximately 36.1m x 39.1m in plan with one basement and one ground level car park.

“The site is located within the existing Ministry of Education compound at Lot 6, corner of Tower St and Selborne St.”

The report said the site area extends to 0.63 hectares.

“Existing onsite construction comprises a double-storey concrete building and a single storey timber building and associated concrete footpaths and car shelter.”

The geotechnical engineering investigation report states excavation works of four metres below the existing ground level will need to be done for the proposed basement car park.

An additional six metres of excavation will be done for an elevator adjacent to the new building.

Questions sent to Mohammed Intaz Shah, the head of the Construction Implementation Unit on Monday and yesterday remain unanswered.

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