Heritage Stone Restorations. Tender Restoration Proposal. For. James Martin Statue. Gawler

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Heritage Stone Restorations

Tender Restoration Proposal

For

James Martin Statue

Gawler

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28

th

November 2013

Town of Gawler,

Att. Tony Haynes,

89 Murray Street,

Gawler, SA 5118.

Dear Tony,

RE:

James Martin Statue Gawler

We thank you for inviting HSR to tender for the above project as follows:-

Restoration of James Martin Statue Gawler

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Preliminaries including scaffolding & hoarding

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Jos cleaning to statue and plinth

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Indent & Bankering (carving) repairs to shoulder, coat, nose & finger as noted on photos supplied

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Minor Indent & Bankering (carving) repairs not noted on photos

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Removal of existing pointing & repointing of plinth

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Resin injection to 2 x fractures around plinth

For further information please do not hesitate to contact me on (08) 8340 7014

Kind Regards,

Will Allen

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Methodology for repair of James Martin statue

Scaffolding & hoarding

The statue will require scaffolding due to its height, we will allow for 2 levels of boards at 2 & 4 metres to allow us access to the statue. We will also allow for a hoarding around the scaffold with a lockable door to keep the general public away from the works.

Jos cleaning

To remove existing dirt & grime etc. we would clean the statue with our Jos cleaner. The JOS light abrasive, micro-cleaning system is a chemical-free system used for the micro-cleaning of stone including facades & statues, removal of graffiti and brick cleaning without damage to joints or the surface being cleaned.

This is a low-pressure, micro-abrasive cleaning technology designed for the sensitive restoration of facades and monuments. The nozzle projects a low-pressure swirl of air, water and inert, micro-fine mineral powder to clean surfaces gently and effectively without damage to the substrate.

Using interchangeable nozzle tips and turbines, this versatile system easily applies itself to the specific cleaning task, whether it be intricate architectural detail involved or brickwork. Although most often used as a wet process, this vortex nozzle can easily be used by regulating the air pressure, micro-abrasive flow rate, water volume and nozzle distance from the object/substrate to be cleaned.

The technique can be adjusted to meet the unique demands of each and every cleaning task. Whether the surface to be cleaned is brick, concrete, metal or wood, the cleaning process can be used to remove gypsum crust, micro-organism, smoke damage and graffiti. From the architectural detail to the largest façade, this system has got what it takes to clean and restore, in a manner that causes no damage to the surface, just about any substrate and it is safe for the applicator and the surrounding environment.

We have recently used this to clean the Queen Victoria Statue and Elder Hall at Adelaide University. If the council wished to view a finished project we would recommend to visit Elder Hall as it is accessible to the public.

Indenting & Bankering

To repair the damaged areas we will indent a piece of similar stone (Granite or Marble) by cutting out the damaged area using hand tools. We then place new section of stone with stainless steel pins & epoxy resin. Then one of our banker masons will carve the indented piece to match the original photos.

Repointing

We will remove the existing damaged pointing from the Granite plinth and repoint with Lime mortar to match the original stone.

Fracture repair

To repair the fractures in the granite plinth we will inject an epoxy resin to hold the fracture together then

point the crack with lime mortar to match the existing stone.

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Similar works

The following projects whilst being buildings include all the processes to restore the James Martin statue, including Jos cleaning, indenting, hand carving and repointing.

Victoria Square Redevelopment works (Current)

Currently we are working with Fulton Hogan in the redevelopment of the Victoria Square, where we have been contracted to complete the heritage works. This consists of the dismantling, restoration and reconstructing the Queen Victoria Statue and the Three Rivers Fountain.

Both these works will require Jos cleaning and repointing once reconstructed.

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Elder Hall

This involved the replacement of the centre finial, cleaning using the JOS cleaning method, roof replacement, stone replacement, parapet and flèche repairs.

This finial was carved by Phillip Allen who is a Banker/Fixer mason who spent many hours on the details

required. The finial was copied from a 1930’s photograph.

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St Francis Xavier Cathedral

The construction of the Sacristy Building from Kanmantoo bluestone and Waikerie limestone, including specialised stone carving.

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HSR Company History

The company was formed in November 1999 by Directors Keith McAllister and Kim Sutherland with their first major project being Chateau Tanunda Winery in the Barossa Valley. Since then they have gone on to establish a National Award Winning Company conserving and restoring the best of our South Australian and Australian buildings.

Co-Director Keith McAllister has brought from the UK, qualifications in the craft of stone masonry and building conservation and extensive experience collected over a 30 year period including lecturing in stonemasonry at Bath Technical College UK, management roles in major companies, to running his own successful business.

The Company has a strong management team who maintain a "hands on" approach, promoting their commitment and dedication to their profession.

The company which has a turnover of approximately $8 Million employs 20 qualified construction personnel & stonemasons from the UK and Australia who ensure the highest standard of workmanship.

HSR Group offer a range of specialist building and conservation services focussing on the restoration and refurbishment of existing building using conventional and traditional methods where preserving the heritage of the building is important. These services include the replacement of deteriorated stone, salt damp treatment, specialist cleaning, repointing, construction of new stone homes & buildings as well as stone carving and solid rendering.

As the profile of the Company has increased, a further service in Consultation has evolved. Heritage Stone Restorations Pty Ltd. has been sourced to provide general restoration advice and dilapidation reports to heritage advisers in the Government and private sectors alike.

Due to their success Heritage Stone Restorations (HSR) have now expanded their resources into New South Wales and Victoria, and are determined to continue to carry out the building & conservation works interstate with the same high dedication and understanding.

The HSR Group is in their 15th year of operation and continually deliver their projects on schedule and within budget, a fact that our referees will be prepared to endorse. During this period we have always worked well with our clients and have reduced contractual disputes to a minimum by working with the client rather than against them and never required litigation with a client over a project.

Our track record with heritage restoration, refurbishment and construction works is second to none in the South Australian construction community. We have already undertaken a number of prestigious projects throughout the State of South Australia and have contributed significantly towards awards for excellence in Restoration and Conservation as well as being named Specialist Contractor of the Year 2005, 2007 and 2012 as well as National Contractor of the Year and many other awards by the Master Builders Association of South Australia including the following at last year’s MBA Awards:

Winner – 2012 MBA Specialist Contractor Winner – 2012 MBA Excellence in Finishes

Commendation – 2012 MBA Excellence in a Renovation or Addition $600k to $1M

Commendation – 2012 MBA Excellence in Environmental & Sustainable Construction – Residential

Also, recently Applied Building Conservation Training (a subsidiary company of HSR Group) was awarded the Heritage Heroes Award for valued contribution to the conservation of South Australia’s heritage and the recording of its history.

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Quality Assurance

As a company, HSR Group Pty Ltd is determined to build its reputation on a true understanding and feel for the conservation and sympathetic repair of our heritage buildings in South Australia.

Due to our expansion, HSR Group Pty Ltd are undertaking new construction work in masonry and other related trades within the building industry, utilizing the same skilled personnel as for our award winning conservation works.

A competitive, highly skilled and productive workforce is critical to the success of the business. The company employs a team of qualified stonemasons / bricklayers/ conservators and other aitisan trades from Australia and the UK who ensure the highest standard of workmanship. This leading edge is maintained through the implementation and maintenance of a Business Management System based on the International Quality Management Standard AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. Management are committed to comply with and to continually improve the effectiveness of this Business Management System.

Management regularly monitors progress towards the achievement of business goals and objectives to deliver consistent quality of service and to guarantee a dynamic business into the future.

Management ensure that staff are highly trained and competent to perform their assigned duties. Accordingly, this Quality Policy is communicated and understood by all staff.

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Key Personnel

The HSR project team and their qualifications are as follows: Full name of Specified Person: Keith McAllister

Position Held: Director / Project Manager

Qualifications: London City & Guilds in Stonemasonry Banker/Fixermason Advanced and Craft, Bath Technical College UK

Building Conservation (FdSc) Bournemouth University UK Member: International Council on Monuments & Sites (ICOMOS) Member: Society Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) Member: Construction & Industry Training Board (CITB) Member: Master Builders Association (MBA)

Level of Expertise 30 year’s experience in construction industry Full name of Specified Person: Mark Whitcher

Position Held: Construction Manager

Qualifications: London City & Guild in Stonemasonry Craft Fixermason Waymouth Technical College UK

OH&S Certificate IV in Site Management Level of expertise

Full name of Specified Person: Position Held:

Qualifications: Level of expertise

32 year’s experience in construction industry

Will Allen

Estimator & Contract Administrator

Bachelor of Construction Management & Economics (Hons) Member Australian Institute of Building

9 years experience in construction industry

Full name of Specified Person: Simon Pendle Position Held: Site Supervisor

Qualifications: London City & Guild in Stonemasonry Craft & Advanced Banker/Fixermason, Bath Technical College UK

Level of expertise 22 years experience in construction industry

Full name of Specified Person: Phillip Allen Position Held: Fixer/Bankermason

Level of expertise 28 years experience in construction industry

Full name of Specified Person: Ian Murray Position Held: Fixer/Bankermason

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No. 16903106

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ASA278282PLB $20M

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