THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK

LOCATION Tailem Bend, SA
CLIENT Peregrine Corporation
DESCRIPTION New pit building and hotel
PROJECT PERIOD 2016-2018
PROJECT VALUE $25M

MLEI were responsible for the structural and civil engineering for the Pit Building and Hotel at the brand-new sports motor park at Tailem Bend. Coming in at 308m long, the building boasted garages for 34 racing vehicles, corporate viewing areas, restaurants, bars, race timing facilities, members lounge and a 40-bed hotel over 2 levels. The project was delivered under a strict budget and timeframe.

The building was designed with repetition, simplicity, and economy in mind. The suspended floors were concrete on metal deck with composite steel beams. Precast walls were used extensively on most of the facades as well as between garages and hotel rooms. The building has 7 fire escape stairs, 3 lifts, balcony viewing areas, extensive roof mounted plant and 2 full building movement joints.

MLEI have also been involved with the wider project including purpose designed “Mancaves” for the storage of personal cars, Stadium Circuit Building for go-karting and drift racing, 4WD building for a purpose made 4WD track and many more items.