QVB project wins the 2008 MBA award for Site Safety – Commercial Projects $10m – $50m

The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) underwent a remarkable refurbishment that resulted in one of Sydney’s oldest buildings returned to its former glory.

Coupled with higher quality shopping, upgraded elements such as improved lighting features have contributed to a refreshed ambience for this much-loved Sydney jewel. The project was overseen by Nelson Silva as Project Director leading the project management team. Nelson has been working with Ipoh delivering various projects over the last 10 years across multiple assets throughout Sydney.

The renovation works which have included substantial internal refurbishment of the existing shopping centre including vertical transportation and finishes. The centre remained fully operational throughout the upgrade which involved new signage, shop fronts, escalators and landings, elevators, carpets and painting throughout.

Designed to enhance the heritage and architectural values of the building, the refurbishment ensured the QVB continues to set the standard as a world-class shopping destination and keeps pace with commercial realities of the 21st century.