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Commercial — Aged Care Shellharbour, NSW

Elanora Aged Care Facility — Shellharbour, NSW

Modern 100-room aged care facility clad with Scyon Matrix fibre cement for durability, thermal performance, and a contemporary coastal aesthetic.

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Sector
Commercial — Aged Care
Location
Shellharbour, NSW
Completion Year
2015
Architect
Calder Flower Architects Pty Ltd
Builder / Contractor
Grindley Construction
Developer / Client
Uniting Care
Scope
100-room aged care facility, 3 storeys
Project Value
$XX million
Standards / Compliance
NCC Class 9c, AS 1530.4, Green Star 5
Big River Products Used
ArmourForm Formply ↗ Truform LVL ↗ Scyon Matrix Cladding ↗ Custom Victorian Ash Handrail ↗ Finger Jointed Architraves ↗

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Sustainability
50% solar energy, rainwater capture, PEFC Certified Timber

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THE PROJECT

The Challenge

80–150 words. What constraints did the project face? Environment, timeline, budget, compliance, site access, durability. What made this non-trivial from a materials perspective?

Example: "Elanora Uniting Care needed a 100-room residential aged care facility that met stringent NCC Class 9c requirements while avoiding the institutional aesthetic typical of healthcare construction. The coastal Shellharbour location required materials resistant to moisture and salt exposure..."

Big River's Solution

150–250 words. Which products were specified and why (link each product mention to PDP). What role did Big River play beyond supplying? Technical advice, custom cuts, delivery logistics, on-site support. How did the product solve the specific challenge?

Example: "Big River supplied a comprehensive materials package. ArmourForm Formply was used for concrete formwork throughout the three-storey structure... For the exterior, Scyon Matrix fibre cement cladding achieved the architect's vision..."

The Result

80–150 words. Quantified where possible: sqm installed, time savings, lifecycle cost, durability data, awards. If no metrics, use qualitative outcomes from stakeholder quotes.

Example: "The completed facility houses 100 residents across neighbourhood-style living clusters. Solar panels and rainwater capture deliver approximately 50% of energy needs..."

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SPECIFICATION

Products & Materials Used

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ArmourForm Formply

Used for concrete formwork throughout the three-storey structure, providing consistency and reuse capability.

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Truform LVL Beams

Specified for structural support, offering predictable performance and reduced waste compared to solid timber.

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Scyon Matrix Cladding

Achieved the architect's vision of a contemporary coastal finish while contributing thermal mass for energy efficiency.

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Custom Victorian Ash Handrail

Custom-manufactured timber handrails to exact architectural specifications, reducing on-site customisation.

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Finger Jointed Architraves & Skirting

Bespoke finger-jointed pine skirting and architraves manufactured to exact specifications for the facility.

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TESTIMONIAL

What the Builder Said

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Big River's coordination of the materials schedule was critical to keeping the build program on track across three storeys. The ArmourForm consistency meant our formwork teams could move between levels without re-learning the system.

John Smith, Project Manager
Grindley Construction

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Standards & Compliance

NCC Class 9c
AS 1530.4 Fire
BCA Accessibility
Green Star 5
Australian Made

Include FRL (Fire Resistance Level) and Rw (acoustic) values where applicable. Link to test reports.

Awards (conditional — display if applicable)

MBA Award for Excellence
Aged Care / Retirement Living — 2016

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GALLERY

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ESTABLISHING SHOT
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PRODUCT CLOSE-UP
INTERIOR DETAIL
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
POST-OCCUPANCY
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5d: Post-occupancy / aging photos (if available) shown with date + condition caption. "2 years after installation — natural silver-grey patina, no structural issues."

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QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What fire rating does Scyon Matrix achieve for aged care?

Scyon Matrix fibre cement cladding achieves fire resistance ratings compliant with AS 1530.4, meeting NCC Class 9c aged care requirements. Specific FRL depends on the wall system assembly. Big River can provide wall system documentation on request.

Why fibre cement over brick or rendered masonry?

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Can Big River supply custom mouldings for commercial projects?

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What formwork product was used and how many pours did it achieve?

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Where can I source these products near Shellharbour?

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