Chalouhi’s civil works prioritise safety, sustainability, and efficiency, ensuring successful early and civil works at Newgreens.

Chalouhi

Chalouhi was engaged to complete extensive early and civil works that enabled the successful transformation of the former Chatswood Golf Course into the $250 million Watermark luxury retirement living community.

Their scope included demolition, soil remediation, bulk and detailed excavation, rock face stabilisation, installation of permanent ground anchors and construction of temporary haul roads. They have managed in delivering the project on time with high quality while prioritising safety, sustainability, and efficiency. “We leveraged our in-house plant and machinery to manage critical aspects like demolition, excavation, and traffic planning, ensuring control and flexibility across the 51-week project,” said Christine.

The site’s previous use as a golf course presented major environmental and logistical challenges. Chalouhi managed the Green Star-rated demolition of a 3-storey clubhouse and remediated over 15,000m² of contaminated material across the site, including asbestos-affected soil Sustainable practices were also prioritised throughout the project, with over 70,000m³ of sandstone being crushed, recycled and reused onsite. In particular, 25,000m³ has been used to construct a 2,500m² temporary access road, minimising material waste and noise disruption.

Traffic management was another key component. Oversized equipment, including 40-tonne dump trucks and 110-tonne surface miners, had to be carefully transported via narrow local roads. Chalouhi worked closely with local councils to secure permits and reduce community impact.

In addition to environmental remediation and complex logistics, Chalouhi undertook detailed planning to ensure their works integrated seamlessly with other construction activities. Their expertise in sequencing multiple operations (ground anchoring, stabilisation, and utility preparation), was essential in maintaining project momentum.

Chalouhi’s strong stakeholder communication, proactive problem-solving, and real-time project tracking helped keep the project on track. Their coordination of complex, multi-disciplinary work streams showcases their expertise in high-density, multi-stage urban developments. A commitment to sustainability, quality, and collaboration has made them a trusted partner in shaping Sydney’s future communities.

For more information contact Chalouhi, 1 Cosgrove Road, South Strathfield NSW 2136, phone 02 9790 3799, email
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