Description
Louw Group was appointed as Project Manager and Client’s Representative for the planning and delivery of the Millner Childcare Centre. The project involved the development of a new purpose-built childcare facility on Bagot Road, Millner. Acting on behalf of the client, Louw Group coordinated project inception, design development, statutory approvals, procurement and construction delivery. The project was delivered through an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process, progressing the design from approximately 50% completion to a fully documented construction package prior to entering into an AS4000 construction contract.
Louw Group managed consultant coordination, contractor procurement, programme, cost control and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Details
Project
Millner Childcare Centre
Project Date
2020 – 2024
Client
Capital Crest Investments (Jape Group)
Sector
Education / Childcare
Location
Bagot Road, Millner, Northern Territory
Value
$5.2 M Project Value
KEY OUTCOMES
- Successful delivery of a new childcare facility in Millner
- Project delivered on programme and under budget
- Implementation of an ECI procurement strategy to optimise design and pricing outcomes
- Coordination of consultants, contractor and stakeholders through design and construction
- Construction contract delivered at $4.4M under AS4000 via ECI that identified $60k in savings
OUR ROLE
- Project Inception & Feasibility
- Consultant Coordination & Design Management
- Procurement & Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Management
- Contract Administration (AS4000)
- Programme, Cost and Quality Management

