Timeline
The four-week NSW relocation timeline
| Week | Activity | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | On-site survey, pre-move audit, layout design | Relocation provider |
| Week 2 | Permits (OOH access, vehicle entry), parts ordering | Provider + PCBU |
| Week 3 | Dismantle, transport, slab inspection at new site | Provider |
| Week 4 | Install, anchor, certify, load notices, sign-off | Provider + engineer |
Local logistics
Sydney metro logistics quirks
- Out-of-hours loading permits — varies by LGA and street class.
- Truck length restrictions in inner suburbs (Marrickville, Alexandria).
- B-double access constraints west of the M7.
- Parking suspension permits for cranes and EWPs.
- WHS-required exclusion zones during install.
- Building manager sign-off in multi-tenant industrial estates.
Book OOH access early
Out-of-hours access permits in metro Sydney can take 5–10 business days to issue. Build that into the timeline from week 1 — last-minute applications routinely cause week-long delays.
Pre-move audit
What the pre-move audit catches
Every component is RAG-rated before it leaves the old site. Anything Amber or Red is replaced rather than relocated — moving damaged steel doubles the cost and creates a compliance gap at the new site.
Re-certification
Why the new site needs new certification
Slabs differ. Forklift fleets differ. Beam configurations often change to suit the new layout. The original install certificate doesn't transfer — AS 4084:2023 requires a new sign-off at the destination, with new load notices reflecting the as-built configuration.