Earlier this week, some of the COHA Group team had the opportunity to tour the ongoing renovations at Greenbank Services Club, a project that promises to transform the club into the premier hospitality and entertainment venue in Clubland. We witnessed firsthand the amazing progress that is being made.
This Club redevelopment is more than just a facelift; it’s a dramatic repositioning of an already leading club, taking it to a new level of experiential design.
Stage 2 works are scheduled for completion in late October .... with full completion in March 2025. It won`t be long until names such as Barrel Room, Market Place, the Glass House and so on will be synonymous with Greenbank ... and synonymous with the best in club dining, F+B and entertainment experiences.
As we approach the final stages of this ambitious project, we are filled with anticipation for what’s to come.
#GreenbankServicesClub #RenovationUpdate #COHAGroup #CommunityFirst #ExcitingTimes #projectmanagement
** COHA PROJECT UPDATE I GREENBANK SERVICES CLUB **
Things are heating up at the GREENBANK SERVICES CLUB with works progressing at a rate of knots as the team at Paynters are hitting program targets with much of Stage 2 scheduled to be handed over in late October.
This magnificent hospitality and entertainment design by Altis Architecture, inspired by the vision of Tim Wright ACCM MAICD is scheduled for a March 2025 Practical Completion and from our last site inspection things are definitely on track!
At COHA Group we are proud to provide client-side independent Project Management services to great clients who appreciate the benefit and value that comes with independent oversight of projects where members funds are being invested. We love bringing teams together and adding value throughout our projects, during feasibility, design and construction phases.
We look forward to bringing you further updates over the coming months.
Time Lapse courtesy of Paynters.
#projectmanagement #clubs #hospitality #construction #design #redevelopments #independent #entertainment
The team at COHA Group are thrilled to welcome back Oni Ieong, who has re-joined the COHA team after 10 months maternity leave, where she ushered her second child into the world. Oni has been an integral part of our team for almost four years and we are thrilled to have her back.
Oni`s dedication, expertise and ability to get the best out of herself and consultant teams have made her a favourite with clients and project teams generally. We will continue to support her in her professional journey and her more important journey as a mother of two.
Oni’s smooth transition back to work is further supported by her husband, who was able to take parental leave. We are proud to be in a country that supports parental leave for both working parents, which plays such an important part in primary carers transition smoothly back into work, which helps promote shared parenting responsibilities, gender equality, a healthier work-life balance and a more inclusive workplace.
Welcome back, Oni and we look forward to seeing her do great things.🎉
#WelcomeBack #TeamCOHA #ParentalLeave #WorkLifeBalance #genderequality #ProjectManagement
** COHA PROJECT COMPLETION - URBAN CLIMB ADELAIDE **
Last weekend COHA Group attended the official opening of Urban Climb Pty Ltd`s first indoor bouldering facility in Adelaide, located in the heart of the city`s CBD.
Featuring 5 unique bouldering walls, a café, lots of "chill spaces", amenities and some of the coolest and most challenging climbs in Australia, this facility opened its doors to hoards of new foundation members and bouldering fanatics. With music pumping, chalk dust in the air and amazing athletes hanging by their fingertips while defying gravity, Urban Climb`s new offering will be a huge hit for the local community.
COHA Group were proud to provide project management and superintendent services for this amazing project, with the walls build by Urban Climb and the fit out by Mykra Pty Ltd.
The Urban Climb crew`s vision of providing not only a sporting venue, but a community hub for like-minded people will be a huge hit, and one that will help generate excitement and activation in Adelaide`s west end.
We were joined by Michael Rossi and Ben Kirchner from the Adelaide Economic Development Agency, an arm of Adelaide City Council, whose enthusiasm for this facility was palpable.
With Bouldering now well and truly on the Olympic calendar, watch this space, as this sport is fast capturing the imagination of the world.
Urban Climb have climbing and bouldering facilities across Queensland, Victoria and now, South Australia.
#projectmanagement #superintendent hashtag#bouldering #climbing #clubs hashtag#community #sport #olympics #design #construction #cafe #adelaide
** COHA PROJECT COMPLETION - KURRAWA SURF CLUB **
With the 2024 International Lifesaving World Championships scheduled for late August, the Kurrawa Surf Club turned to the team at COHA Group to project manage the design and construction of their latest club expansion - all within a tight and immovable deadline.
Leading an engaged design consultant team, we got to work structuring the program to ensure we procured a contractor capable of delivering in a live environment in a short space of time, before this global surf life saving event, bringing the world`s premier surf lifesavers, arrived at the doorstep of the Kurrawa Surf Club. Choosing the right team was critical.
Following a competitive design and construct tender, GorisCo Projects were chosen as the head contractors. They hit the ground running from day one and maintained their momentum until practical completion in late July, finishing ahead of schedule and under budget.
The project was a success on all fronts, including the final outcome. The club is thrilled with their new outdoor dining terrace, offering the best views on the coast, and the expanded café kitchen, now one of the most popular beachside cafés in Queensland.
Kurrawa understands the value of independent project management, and we recognize the importance of engaging the right project team to achieve outstanding results. Having a great, collaborative client helps as well!
A great outcome all around!
#projectmanagement #hospitality #clubs #surfclubs #design #sport #construction #oceanviews #goldcoast #kurrawa #beach #cafe #restaurant
#bistro #dining
** COHA UPDATE - PROJECT HANDOVER: EASTS LEAGUES CLUB **
COHA Group is delighted to announce the completion of a remarkable redevelopment at the magnificent Easts Leagues Club. This project is the latest in a series of successful transformations of QLD’s leading clubs, many of which COHA Group have had the honour in helping deliver.
The enhanced offering at Easts included a refresh of the Lobby and entry experience, state of the art Sports Lounge including the now very popular "Cross Bar". The food offering has never been better with the new Oliva Restaurant, Lucky Yu, the Brasserie and Lounge Bar. Gaming patrons have been treated to a very cool exclusive VIP Gaming Entry and the kids haven`t been forgotten, with a fun secure play area adjacent to expanded dining.
COHA Group were engaged as the Club`s independent Project Manager, to oversee the design development, contractor procurement and construction administration, with the Team working closely with Easts` General Manager extraordinaire, Jan Broodryk.
Jan made reference to COHA`s abilities to manage risk and program by noting: "... (their) attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities were particularly impressive, identifying and addressing potential project risks proactively, continuously providing advice and possible resolutions....".
It was a pleasure partnering with Jan whose clear vision for this project made our job easier in delivering the outcomes he envisioned very early on. Congratulations to design partners, Clui Design and Cayas + Ward, and the broader consultant team on being a part of this fantastic outcome.
#Clubs #Clubsqueensland #hospitality #dining #sports #club #community #food #drink #entertainment #gaming #restaurant #design #construction #projectmanagement
An amazing 500 - strong crowd turned out yesterday to attend the Women in Sport Summit, professionally presented by the Ministry Of Sport - at The Star on the Gold Coast.
We heard from real change makers in women`s sport discuss several fascinating topics ...
The rise of the Athlete Influencer, where female athletes are finding genuine revenue streams through social media activation to help fund their sporting dreams...
How digital content is now for the first time being consumed in greater numbers than television, and how revenue will go where the eyes go....
The Commercialisation of Women`s Sport and the implications on research, investment and sports technology opportunities...
We learned about game day activation and why over 40% of women don`t participate in watching live sport ....
Equitable training facilities, and how it is now the norm to provide access to equal facilities for women and men`s programs in elite sport (a subject close to the heart of COHA Group)....
We heard a lot about the struggle most athletes experience in raising funding to represent their countries, but with commercial opportunities increasing allowing athletes to be more entrepreneurial, the rise and rise of the women`s sport in general, and the wonderful work organisations like the Minerva Network, the Aussie Athlete Fund, The WattleNest and others do, the future for women in sport is brighter than ever before ... but there is more work to be done.
Congratulations the Ministry of Sport for a wonderfully insightful event.
#sport
#ministryofsport
#womeninsportsummit
#clubs
#womeninsport #participation #goldcoat #queensland
COHA Group have been hard at work with the Tasmanian Government`s Department of State Growth, the Tasmania Football Club and the AFL - Australian Football League in preparing for the next phase of the master planning and concept design phase of the High Performance Training and Administration Facility for the AFL`s newest team, the Tasmania Devils, in preparation for their entry into the AFL in 2028.
COHA Group are thrilled to be overseeing the project management and delivery of this industry-leading High Performance facility to ensure the Club`s new home base will be delivered within program, achieve excellent value for money and deliver the best facility it can for the Club and the State.
The successful Architect and broader consultant team will be announced very soon by the State Government and we are very excited to be working with such a `heavyweight` consultant team, many of them local Tassie firms, to deliver this fantastic project - an important project of great significance for Tassie and the great game of AFL.
The COHA Project Management team are pleased to be working alongside highly respected sports advisory firm Waypoint, who are advising the Club on its end user requirements, and local PM firm Matrix Management Group Pty Ltd who will provide support services during the site delivery phase of the project.
We look forward to sharing more news about this exciting project over the weeks and months to come as we target a completion in 2027.
#projectmanagement #sport #clubs #afl #aflw #tasmania #hobart #community #womenssport #highperformance
(image courtesy Tasmanian Government)
** COHA PROJECT UPDATE **
Carbrook Golf Club located in Carbrook within Logan City Council is a members-owned golfing facility. Spanning 92 hectares of freehold land, the club features an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, a clubhouse facility, a maintenance facility with several sheds, and other areas that support its golfing operations.
Over the years, the club has faced significant challenges due to flooding events. In 2013, 2017, and twice in 2022, the nearby Logan and Albert Rivers flooded, causing substantial damage to the club`s property. To mitigate the risk of future flood events and enhance the site`s resilience, the Club secured a funding grant from the Queensland Government`s Department of Tourism and Sport (DTS), CRARRP program.
The Club engaged COHA Group to project manage the delivery of these remedial works, for various projects across the site, focusing on remediation and future flood protection.
Golf Spectrum Pty Ltd were the contractors awarded the tender and over the past few months have been hard at work undertaking course recovery works, designed by Stantec, including new cart paths across all 18 tees, stabilising the riverbanks to prevent further erosion and deterioration of the course. Works are set to conclude this September.
By implementing these projects, Carbrook Golf Club will enhance its infrastructure, improve its resilience to flooding, and ensure a better experience for its members and visitors. The funding provided by the Queensland Government`s DTS will play a crucial role in protecting the Club`s assets and maintaining its status as a premier golfing facility in the region.
COHA are thrilled to work alongside this great club and GM, Scott Wagstaff and to once again play a small part in enhancing the sports landscape in QLD.
#projectmanagement #sport #golf #community #floodresilience #queensland #club #recovery
** COHA PROJECT UPDATE I GREENBANK SERVICES CLUB REDEVELOPMENT **
Work is progressing at a fast and furious pace as the Paynters crew workacross multiple fronts on the $18 million transformational club redevelopment at Greenbank Services Club.
The glazing is installed around the new Barrell Room, the new slab to the Glasshouse Sports Bar expansion is ready to be poured and demolition works are just about complete in the new Marketplace - the club`s exciting new food offering.
COHA Group have been project managing this project from day one, partnering with the club and its GM, Tim Wright, to deliver something quite special for its members and the club community.
Judging by today`s site visit, the project is on target to be completed within program, in early 2025.
#hospitalitydesign #clubs #venues #sports #restaurant #food #design #construction #projectmanagement #onbudget #onprogram
** Empowering Women in Sports: The Play Our Way Program **
Exciting news for all sports enthusiasts and champions of gender equality! 🌟
The Australian Government has launched the Play Our Way program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to tackle the participation barriers faced by women and girls in sports and physical activity.
With a generous funding of $200 million, the program is set to run over three years, from 2024–25 to 2026–27. This initiative is not just about funding; it’s about creating local solutions that foster safe, inclusive, and sustainable sporting environments.
Local governments, community organizations, not-for-profits, and sporting organizations are encouraged to apply for grants that will help provide quality facilities, equipment, and initiatives. It’s time to level the playing field and ensure that women and girls have more equal opportunities to engage in sports for life.
Applications for the grant opportunity are open until 2 pm on 29 April 2024 (AEST). Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this transformative journey. Let’s play our way to a more inclusive and active future!
#PlayOurWay #GenderEquality #InclusiveSports #sport #clubs #communityempowerment
🐾 Meet Oscar, the Pawsitively Perfect Team Member at COHA Group! 🐾
We’re thrilled to introduce the furriest member of our team, Oscar, COHA Group’s newest ‘Pawject Manager’!
With every wag of his tail, Oscar spreads cheer and motivation, helping us all to stay fur-cused (sorry about that!) on our goals. 🐶✨
His canine intuition and cuddly demeanor have unleashed a wave of positivity throughout the office. Whenever the workload gets ruff, Oscar is there reminding us to paws and take a breather.
So, let’s give it up for Oscar, who’s proving that sometimes the best things in life are furry. 🐕🦺👏
#TeamCOHA #OfficeDog #CavoodleCraze #PawsAndEffect #BarkingUpTheRightTree
** COHA PROJECT UPDATE I URBAN CLIMB ADELAIDE **
The team at Urban Climb have delivered the best indoor climbing and bouldering venues in the country. Not only that, they create communities built around values of inclusiveness, diversity, collaboration and of course health and wellbeing - values that resonate with us at COHA Group.
COHA have loved delivering this project for the Urban Climb team as their Project Managers and Superintendents for their very first (and I`m sure not last) South Australian offering, Urban Climb Adelaide, in the middle of Adelaide`s urban (of course) centre in downtown Hindley Street.
Located within a former multi-cinema complex in the city, the end product will be amazing and we can`t wait for the locals to experience the best bouldering venue in SA.
We are on target for a June 2024 opening - so if you`re in Adelaide after June, grab your chalk, warm up your fingers and get in the "zone". Urban Climb already have six venues across Queensland and Victoria - check them out at urbanclimb.com.au.
#climbing #bouldering #adelaide #sport #wellness #health #community #southaustralia #inclusion #projectmanagement
COHA Group will be holding a stand at the Australasian Hospitality and Gaming Expo in Brisbane on 20 and 21 March at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The AHG Expo is one of the premier events in the hospitality and gaming industry, and COHA Group are proud to be a part of it. Our team are looking forward to meeting current and new clients and other attendees across both days, to discuss all things hospitality. Drop in for a chat about your next club development and find out why dozens of clubs are choosing to engage independent Project Managers to guide them through their design and construction projects.
If you are attending the conference, be sure to stop by our stand and say hello. We would love to meet you and learn more about your business. See you in Brisbane!
#AHGExpo #AHGExpo2024 #conference #COHAGroup #projectmanagement #independence #probity #clubfirst #design #construction #redevelopment
** CONTRACTOR AWARD – KURRAWA SURF CLUB **
The Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club is one of the most famous surf life saving beaches in Australia ............
COHA Group were engaged by the Club to project manage the proposed redevelopment of this iconic surf club. After a long a storied history, the club made the bold move of demolishing its former clubhouse back in 2017 and build a brand-new greenfield surf life saving and supporters club next door, a decision that has proven to be enormously successful. Since then, the club has been setting record patronage numbers and this success has required a further expansion of its dining area, with a new undercover external dining terrace, expanded beachside cafe, and surf lifesaving training room refurbishment to enhance what is already, the leading surf club in the country.
COHA Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Goris Co Projects who have been selected after a competitive design and construct tender. Goris Co Projects are a local Gold Coast based contractor who have demonstrated a shared passion for this project and are ready to deliver a quality outcome in time for the World Surf Life Savings Championships, that will be held in August 2024 – at none other than the world famous Kurrawa Beach.
Project Manager / Superintendent - COHA Group
Builder – Goris Co Projects
Building Design - Scott Bowden
Structural Engineer - Motus Engineering
Electrical Engineer – ADP Consulting Brisbane
Hydraulic Engineer – H Design
Building Certification - Coastline Certification
Quantity Surveyor – Rider Levett Bucknall
F&B Designer – Commerical Kitchen Company
Town Planning – Planit Consulting
#projectmanagement #COHAGroup #gorisco #sport #clubs #suflifesaving #surfclub #worldchampionships #community #construciton #design #goldcoast #kurrawa #clubs
*** PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT ***
The crew at COHA Group have some exciting news to share!
Last week, COHA Group were selected by the Tasmanian Government as its preferred Project Manager for the design and construction of the new $70M AFL High Performance Centre in Hobart.
This recognition of COHA Group’s track record in the elite and community sports infrastructure space is humbling, and we are honoured and excited in equal parts to get started. In fact, we already have - having visited Hobart last week for a site visit and meetings.
This facility will serve as the home base for the new Tasmanian AFL Football Club, who were given the AFL`s 19th license in the middle of last year. The site at Rosny Parklands, nestled on Hobart’s eastern shore in the Clarence City Council local area, conveniently located between the airport and the city centre, was recently chosen as the preferred site.
This latest AFL High Performance Facility will again set a new benchmark for high performance facilities in Australia, and will cater to AFL, AFLW, VFL, and VFLW programs, as well as youth and academy programs.
Anticipated completion is in late 2026, with the men’s AFL team set to play their inaugural match in 2028.
COHA look forward to collaborating with the Tasmanian Government’s Department of State Growth (Tas), the AFL - Australian Football League, the Tasmanian Football Club and the myriad of stakeholders who will all help make the dream of the AFL coming to Tasmania a reality.
COHA is proud to partner with the highly respected Hobart-based Matrix Management Group Pty Ltd, which will provide valuable support to the COHA team throughout this project.
Tasmania’s passionate AFL community has waited a long time to get a local AFL team. COHA’s Paul Coory aptly describes it as “the missing tooth in the AFL Smile.”
Stay tuned for updates on this landmark sports and community infrastructure project through the COHA website.
#afl #aflw #vfl #vflw #tasmania #sport #community #football #hobart #newlicense #missingtooth #infrastructure #rosny #design #highperformance #construction #projectmanagement