Volkswagen Macgregor

Inertia provided civil and structural engineering services for the new VW car dealership and service centre in Macgregor. This project features a grand double-storey glass façade showroom, mezzanine offices, a vehicle workshop, and undercroft car parking.

Faced with site constraints related to sewer and stormwater, a concerted effort was made by the project team to collaborate with neighbouring property owners to develop the most appropriate long-term solutions for the site. One key improvement to the design allowed for removing underground stormwater detention tanks and a high-volume dual pumping system, in favour of a traditional gravity discharge. The successful negotiation of easements within neighbouring properties not only streamlined construction, but resulted in significant financial savings of approximately $300k and reduced ongoing operational and maintenance requirements.