Projects & Testimonies

Project: Wellspring Anglican Church Redevelopment
Value: $3M
Role: Client Representative over a 3 year period
Service Provided: Corporate governance and advice to the Parish Council; project oversight on behalf of the client including timing, design, approvals, construction, and cost management.
Client feedback: “We could not have done it without Peter. In a major project, the intersection between architect, builder, client, consultants, and statutory authorities is a complex place fraught with obstacles and challenges. Peter helped us negotiate these with expertise, expedience, and with our best interests in mind. I could not commend him more highly.” – Mr. David Rietveld (Senior Minister, Wellspring Anglican Church).

Project: Australian Taxation Office in Hobart CBD
Value: from $55,000 to $110,000
Role: Builder
Service Provided: Various projects including IT Training Room fitout with Audio Visual System and replacement of all 52 toilets.
Client feedback: “…His communication is excellent…..makes the ATO interests his priority….I’d have no issues having Peter manage any future ATO project.” – Mr. John Round (ATO Hobart Property Manager).

Project: NAB Hobart renovation
Value: $80,000
Role: Project Management
Service Provided: Overseeing the builder to ensure time, cost and quality was achieved and prevent any impact to the bank’s operations.
Client feedback: “…we were absolutely blown away by how efficiently (our recent renovations were) done … our very grateful thanks for an amazing job.” – Mrs. Tessa Cason (NAB Hobart Store Manager).

Project: Australian Taxation Office in Hobart CBD
Value: from $17,000 to $130,000
Role: Builder
Service Provided: Supplementary Air Conditioning Unit in a Security Equipment Room; and 620 Electrical RCDs installed throughout the building over three weekends.
Client feedback: “Peter Overton’s commitment to quality, programme, communication and budget has consistently resulted in the successful delivery of projects. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to any other potential client.” – Mr. John Parker (National Project Delivery Manager at DTZ, a UGL company).

Project: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Value: $125,000
Role: Design and Construct Builder
Service Provided: The client required fitout works to be delivered in an occupied office environment within a very tight timeframe. Overton Projects provided a design and construction service, including early procurement of long lead time items to achieve the timeframe. The works included physical and electronic security to Federal Government requirements; services changes; joinery and loose furniture.
Client feedback: “Your efforts to meet the restrictive budget and timeframe constraints were exceptional. Your project management skills and ability to work within a complex environment and co-ordinate many stakeholders deserves recognition. Thanks for your assistance and helpful nature.” – Mrs Lisa Baldwin (Manager Tasmania Office, Australian Passport Office).

Project: St. Peters Heritage Church restoration
Value: $340,000
Role: Project and Construction Manager
Service Provided: Stone repairs, electrical re-wire and new lighting, joinery, painting, and lead light repairs.
Client feedback: “I am impressed by Peter’s respectful approach to his consultants, he actively seeks their input and acts on their advice. Peter manages to combine a high level of competence with a pleasant manner that takes the stress out of construction projects.” – Mr. Graeme Corney (Architect and Heritage Consultant).

Project: Common Ground Tasmania – 50 residential units
Value: $15M
Role: Consultant at handover stage
Service Provided: Final inspection and reporting of the 50 units and common areas at Campbell St; Procurement and contract execution for the Facility Manager of the Campbell and Goulburn St Common Ground Hobart sites.
Client feedback: “Common Ground Tasmania commissioned Overton Projects to prepare our Asset Management tender brief and to assist with the tender evaluation process. We were very pleased with the professional approach to the tender project, and the ongoing monitoring of KPI’s which will make a valuable contribution to our future planning.” – Ms. Elizabeth Thomas (Managing Director).

Project: Development projects around Tasmania for various investors
Value: $400,000 to $6M
Role: Development Manager
Service Provided: Management of development projects from the purchase of the site through to sales of the developed product. These developments have involved sites with up to 28 units, residential duplexes, land subdivisions and strata titles.