Construction of the Pumphouse Point Resort is set to commence shortly.
“It was an honour for Vos to be involved in such an important project said Bob Bradshaw, Business Development Manager of Vos Construction and Joinery (‘Vos’).
“The project will include a tourist lodge in the existing former Hydro buildings at Pump House Point in the Lake St Clair world heritage area.
“The construction phase of the project will employ up to 30 people with completion due by mid-2014, Mr Bradshaw said.
“Vos had been working with Mr Currant on the development of this project over several years and is passionate about the project. Vos is delighted to be part of Simon Currant’s team”, Mr Bradshaw concluded.
Earlier …
VOS PROUD TO BE NAMED COMMERCIAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 20 August 2013
Vos Construction & Joinery Pty Ltd is proud to have been named Master Builders Tasmania commercial builder of the year. Vos was announced the winner of this major award at the MBT 2013 Excellence Awards held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart on Saturday 17 August 2013.
“It is a tremendous honour to take out this prestigious award”, said Adrian Bott, Chief Executive Officer of Vos.
“This award highlights the quality workmanship that Vos strives to achieve on each project it undertakes. It is also testimony to the skill of our employees and the subcontractors we engage”.
“We are proud of all of our projects but are particularly delighted to have been involved with the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery upgrade. The enthralling renovations to this iconic property will help draw tourists to Tasmania for many years. To receive a heritage renovation award for the project is the icing on the cake from our perspective”.
“We are also thrilled to receive awards for workplace health and safety and environmental management. We have had a major focus on safety culture and environmental care over the past 12 months and are extremely pleased that our efforts are resulting in positive outcomes.”
Vos was presented with a total of 8 awards on the night. These were:
• New Construction $5 Million to $10 Million – Cat and Fiddle Stages 4 and 5, Hobart
• Heritage Listed Restoration / Renovation Open Value – Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart
• Soil and Water Management – Sustainable Learning Centre, Mt Nelson
• Workplace Health and Safety (Commercial) – Sorell Council Administration Centre, Sorell
• Best Bathroom (Residential) – Lamberts Residence, Railton
• Excellence in Civil Construction (Open Value) – Launceston Airport Southern Apron Reconstruction
• Judges Inspiration – Ulverstone Wharf Redevelopment
• Builder of the Year – Commercial.
Further details of the awards can be found on the Master Builders Tasmania website:
www.mbatas.org.au/events/calendar/Excellence-Awards-2013-Entry-Forms.htm
Guy Barnett
