Remediation – Richmond Water Ingress & Deflection

Project Overview

This project involved the remediation of a rooftop balcony and box gutter system in Richmond after significant water ingress issues were reported. What began as a straightforward waterproofing and drainage rectification quickly uncovered a latent structural condition — balcony deflection — requiring coordinated structural intervention alongside the hydraulic redesign.

Scope of Works

FACE was engaged to:

• Remediate the rooftop balcony waterproofing system
• Remove, redesign and reinstall the existing box gutter to compliantly
• Install scaffold tower access within extremely tight site constraints
• Address structural deflection discovered during works
• Coordinate hydraulic and structural engineering solutions with architectural design requirements

Key Considerations

• Restricted access: All works completed via scaffold tower with limited room for material handling.
• Latent conditions: Structural deflection identified during demolition, requiring redesign and reinforcement.
• Interdisciplinary coordination: Close collaboration between hydraulic engineers, structural engineers, and the architectural team to achieve an integrated, compliant solution. ..

Value Range
$500,000-$1,000,000

Project Duration
6 months

Consultants
• Insite Architects
• Sheer Engineering
• DDEG

Client
Owners Corporation / Engine Property Group / PASG