Asset Replacement Costing for the Roma Street Parklands
The Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works of the Queensland Government conduct annual valuations of all Department Owned Assets. As component to this Valuation, Asset Replacement Costs and Remaining Useful Life Costings are conducted based on the theoretical construction cost to replace these assets. The Roma Street Parklands represent an expansive green space in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. The parklands are a significant nature link for Brisbane and have a high degree of cultural and architectural significance.
Commercial & Infrastructure were engaged to provide cost-estimation services for the Asset Replacement Costs, as well as depreciation calculations and key inputs to the valuation reports. The scope of works included quantity survey and project estimating which required population of a Bill of Quantities. In particular, the services required include:
- Cost estimating including validation of key trade and material supply rates
- Asset Depreciation Costing based on Remaining Useful Life
- Escalation calculations
- Valuation Reporting and Estimation Reports.