Independent Colleges Australia
ICA Casey, Narren-Warren, Victoria
Following an extended association with Ralph Took on various development projects with highly successful outcomes, TfA project management services, design and engineering are progressing several projects in the education sector. Ralph Took, as TfA’s Education & Facilities Planning Manager, has developed a detailed educational brief which represents the pillars of an all new educational initiative, spearheaded by Independent Colleges Australia. In the words of ICA Board Chairman, Frank Peach, a former Director General of Education in Queensland:
“There’s no doubt that ICA is at the forefront of the education agenda with its new strategies for schooling in Australia. We want to exceed the educational expectations of our students and their families and develop a school community with shared values and ideals. Our education model harnesses the business skills of the corporate sector to support the development of a fully integrated and resourced, quality education environment for students. We believe this education model will set a new benchmark for schooling in Australia.”
TfA’s project team includes:
- the distinguished skills of Ralph Took, previously Education Queensland’s Manager of the Schools Renewal Program;
- the Award winning talents of Ian Mitchell, principal of Mitchell Design Associates;
- the Layout precision of Phil Cawthan, Design Manager;
- the Project Management skills of Wayne Gibson; and
- Infrastructure Engineering Reporting by Wayne Kerkow.
This exciting program which will see a national school network rollout, commences with ICA Casey in outer Melbourne, with further projects close to announcement. TfA’s skills in “making it happen”, use of innovation and world’s best practice were significant contributors to our engagement on this exciting program.
