Victoria Police Headquarters

Constructing a 39-level VicPol headquarters while simultaneously refurbishing the adjacent existing head office and building a connecting pedestrian bridge created complex multi-site coordination challenges with Australia's most security-conscious client.

The $250M Probuild project involved occupied building interface risks, law enforcement security requirements, and Flinders Street CBD location exposure, where any safety incident would receive immediate public and media attention.

Managing new construction adjacent to occupied police headquarters meant constant security coordination, restricted access protocols, and zero tolerance for incidents affecting operational police facilities. The pedestrian bridge connection between buildings required innovative temporary works solutions to maintain both construction safety and building occupation.

Elliott Safety's comprehensive approach included initial documentation review and start-up site audit before mobilisation, then monthly HSE site audits throughout the project with systematic action closeout.

Our ad hoc incident investigation capability gave Probuild and VicPol independent expert analysis when incidents occurred, demonstrating due diligence to a client where transparency and accountability are organizational imperatives.

Services Delivered:

• Initial start up project documentation review
• Initial start-up site audit
• Monthly HSE site audits of the project including close out of actions
• Ad hoc incident investigation reviews as requested by the client

VicPol's new headquarters was delivered with safety performance meeting law enforcement expectations for risk management and incident transparency across the two-year construction period.

Elliott Safety's monthly audit rhythm and incident investigation support gave Probuild the independent verification VicPol required, while our systematic approach ensured safety standards matched the client's organizational commitment to accountability and due process.