Post-tensioning for PLC Sports, Aquatic & Fitness Centre
At Interspan, we’re proud to have contributed to the delivery of the brand-new PLC Sports, Aquatic & Fitness Centre — a landmark facility that redefines student sport and wellbeing.
A Partnership Built on Expertise
Delivered by ADCO as the Main Contractor, with Domain Concrete as the Frame Contractor, who engaged Interspan to provide post-tensioning solutions that supported the project’s ambitious vision. Stantec was the project designer. Together, this collaboration ensured precision, safety, and long-term structural performance.
A State-of-the-Art Facility
This world-class centre offers students and the community an outstanding suite of sporting and fitness facilities, including:
Sports Hall with 3 full-sized courts for netball, basketball, badminton, and volleyball
Aquatics Precinct featuring a 50m, 8-lane FINA-standard competition pool with flexible seating for 470 spectators, plus a learn-to-swim pool and diving facilities
Gymnasium with specialised spaces for spin, free weights, cardio, and a dedicated Gymnastics Hall
Multi-Function Rooms adaptable for teaching, aerobics, and more
Amenities & Support Spaces, including change rooms, staff offices, and equipment storage
Undercover Car Parking with additional drop-off and pick-up zones for convenience
To bring this ambitious design to life, ADCO installed over 600 tonnes of complex structural steel, all independently certified to CC2 compliance standards.
Interspan’s Contribution
Our team delivered 5,470 m² of post-tensioned slabs, supported by TMJ horizontal sleeves, vertical sleeves, square dowels, and PMJs. We utilised RAM Concept Analysis and Design Software to ensure precision in modelling and execution, and achieved spans up to 18.5m with 800-deep PT beams.
The PLC Sports, Aquatic & Fitness Centre is more than just a building — it’s a place that will inspire future generations of athletes, students, and community members. We’re proud to have played our part in making it a reality.
SPECIALIST SLAB POST-TENSIONING
At Interspan, we firmly believe in fostering collaborative relationships with our clients to identify and implement optimal solutions for their specific needs and projects. Our approach revolves around customer-centricity, emphasising partnership, innovation, and excellence. As a result, we have established ourselves as a trusted and dependable partner for businesses worldwide.
REASONS TO USE POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE:
- Increased clear spans
- Thinner slabs
- Lighter structures; reduced floor dead loads
- Reduced cracking and deflection
- Reduced storey height
- Rapid construction
- Large reduction in conventional reinforcement
- Higher degree of crack
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance holds immense significance for Interspan because it impacts the safety of our operatives and future occupants, the long-term durability of our structures, and our client satisfaction and relationships.
Interspan is accredited under CARES APTO1 for the Production and Supply of Post-tensioning Anchorage Systems and is the only post-tension contractor in Australia accredited under CARES APTO4 for the supply and installation of Post-tensioning systems in concrete structures.
Sustainability
Post-tensioning is a powerful technique that can enable reductions in materials and carbon emissions through effective design within the construction industry.
By adopting post-tensioning, we can build more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally friendly structures, paving the way for a greener future.
