SAH redevelopment update: On track for Christmas
Posted on: 13th November 2020
We thank God that Coronavirus-related restrictions have ended and that 100% of the workforce are back on site. We continue on track to complete the building work at St Andrew’s Hall before Christmas, with landscaping and external work being completed in January 2021. The builders inform us that the external works to the new accommodation building are 90% complete, internal fit-out is close to […]
SAH redevelopment update: Milestones being met
Posted on: 21st September 2020
Praise God that despite only being allowed 25% of workers on site, as of mid-September we are on track to complete the building before Christmas. This is contingent on Victoria’s COVID situation progressing so that from October we can have increased numbers of workers on site (85%). We are thankful that the new building is waterproof, […]
SAH redevelopment update: The roof is now complete!
Posted on: 7th August 2020
At the time of writing, construction at SAH is running slightly ahead of schedule with the roof nearing completion. However, stage 4 lockdown has just started in Melbourne and is impacting all construction. We wait to hear what the impact will be at St Andrew’s Hall, as we move to the interior fit out of […]
SAH redevelopment update: Roof coming soon
Posted on: 23rd July 2020
The construction at SAH continues and is on track for the roof completion in August. Here is a comment from David Williams, Director of Training at SAH: “The team at St Andrew’s Hall, both staff and trainees, have shown great resilience through 2020, adapting to many changes. We have learned new skills in online learning […]
SAH redevelopment update: Level 1
Posted on: 18th June 2020
SAH construction continues well, despite some rainy Melbourne weather. Ground floor formwork was completed in late May, and now the concrete has been poured for the ground floor and for level 1. We look forward to the second floor and the roof coming on, around the end of July. Refurbishment of the heritage house is […]
SAH redevelopment update: Foundations
Posted on: 15th May 2020
Foundations We thank God that in the middle of the current COVID-19 crisis, building at St Andrew’s Hall (SAH) can continue safely. The slab for the basement has been finished and the formwork for the ground floor has begun. We are excited that the foundations for the physical building are being laid. But we are […]
SAH redevelopment update: Construction continues on time and on track
Posted on: 1st April 2020
Construction continues on time and on track for St Andrews Hall. Thanks to God that construction can continue at this time, a large site means social distancing is possible while work continues. We are excited that excavation for the foundations is complete. Pray that construction will continue on time, on budget and safely. Continue to […]
SAH redevelopment update: Demolition completed
Posted on: 1st March 2020
St Andrews hall redevelopment is progressing well, with demolition completed and excavation for the foundations of the new building beginning soon. Pray for the SAH staff as they continue to train new workers this semester in a new location.
SAH redevelopment update: Building works began in mid-January
Posted on: 1st February 2020
Exciting news Building works at St Andrew’s Hall began in mid-January! The hope and plan is to complete the project by Christmas 2020. Our training of CMS missionaries will continue. We will be using the facilities of St Columb’s Anglican Church, Hawthorn during 2020. Give thanks to God for a smooth move and for the […]