Thoroughbred Horse Stud (Kia Ora)

350 Allan Bridge Rd, Glenbawn NSW 2337

Client: Kia-Ora Estates Lark Hill

Construction Value: $15m

Completion: 2021

Authorities: Upper Hunter Shire Council

Consultants: Ladd Hudson Architects, Rider Levett Bucknall, MPC Consulting Engineers, MM Hyndes Bailey & Co, Tattersall Lander, SECA Solutions, RCA Australia, Blackash Bushfire Consulting, NewCert, Casson PDS, Mills Oakley, Bond Theory

Contractors: Jeff Towler Building, KCE, Manor Homes

Construction Contract: Construct Only, Design & Construct

Role: Project Management & Superintendency

Project Phase: Masterplanning, Schematic Design, Detailed Design, Construction

Scope: Delivered the design and construction of a thoroughbred horse stud facility including equine buildings, staff and client amenities, roads, landscaping and civil works. Concurrently procured a concept masterplan and private design competition with ARM, Hassell, Fender Katsalidis and Cox for expanded stallion operations, guest accommodation, offices and site-wide infrastructure ($60m).

“The stallions seem to thrive in their residences, come work spaces, that you have had such a key role in designing and building! Your commitment to our projects is much appreciated.”

— Ananda Krishnan, Owner, Kia Ora Stud