Refurb Over The Reef

While CiteCon may be a relatively new player in the game, Brad Gardner and his team have built the business on generations of construction expertise, seeing them become a leader in the industry.

With a reputation for quality and integrity, CiteCon was engaged by Club Wyndham Destinations to revive their outdated resort accommodation at the top of Mount Whitsunday Drive in Airlie Beach, a project that would ultimately win them the Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 category at the 2022 Mackay & Whitsunday Housing & Construction Awards.

“It’s in a line of a lot of firsts,” said CiteCon Administration Manager Bec Gardner.

“We decided to start this business together, that’s a first; we’ve got all our family involved; having that, to me, it cements that it’s good, we’ve done it, it’s one of more to come.”

The construction team reworked 56 existing resort-style apartments across eight elevated unit blocks, ranging from 1-, 2- and 3-bedrooms apartments: back to a grand standard.

After detailed dilapidation reports were conducted on all 56 apartments, three mock-up apartments were refurbished as a sample to start.

Decisions were made to alter the remaining scope of work with each apartment receiving significant structural changes, electrical upgrades, modified kitchens, new bathrooms, flooring, tiling, internal painting, and deluxe fittings and fixtures.

Demolition then recommenced on the original mock-up rooms and the remaining 53 apartments block by block.

Refurbishing apartments within a fully operational resort was not without its issues, but the team at CiteCon made a challenging work environment manageable and ensured safety was of the highest priority.

The project spanned 52 weeks, so it was vital that Brad Gardner and his team maintained clear communication and a professional relationship with the client; all whilst taking into consideration the constant movements of the residents and holidaying guests.

Collaborating with Mackay and Whitsunday trades and suppliers was the key to delivering this successful project, resulting in works finished to the highest standard, on budget and with timely delivery.

The 56 refurbished apartments now boast gorgeous, light, welcoming bedrooms and living spaces, stunning bathrooms, with spacious decks to enjoy the ocean views right in the heart of the Whitsundays.

“We were pretty honoured that we got to do it in the first place and that Club Wyndham took a chance on us,” said Bec.

“It means a lot, that one.”

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