Kell & Rigby was an Australian construction company.
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| Industry | Construction |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 1910 |
| Founder | William Kell Alexander Rigby |
| Defunct | February 2012 |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
Area served | Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Queensland |
| Website | www.kellrigby.com |
History
editKell & Rigby was founded in June 1910 by William Kell and Alexander Rigby in Burwood, Sydney.[1] After starting in house building it delivered the landmark Grace Building in Sydney in 1930.[2]
In June 2009 New South Wales-based builder Brisland was acquired.[3] In February 2012 Kell & Rigby was placed in administration and subsequently liquidated.[4][5] The liquidation was subject to the Inquiry into Construction Industry Insolvency in NSW.[6]
Major projects
editNotable projects undertaken included:
- Grace Building, Sydney, completed in 1930[7]
- Empire Theatre, Toowoomba, completed in 1933[8]
- Anzac Memorial, Sydney, completed in 1934[9]
- Toowoomba Trades Hall, completed in 1934[10]
- APA Building, Sydney, completed in 1936[11]
- North Sydney Olympic Pool, completed in 1936[12]
- Pigott's Building, completed in 1936[13]
- St Stephen's Uniting Church, Sydney, completed in 1937[14]
- 354 George Street, Sydney, completed in 1937[15]
- Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle, completed in 1938[16]
- Kingaroy Shire Council Chambers, completed in 1938[17]
- Masel Residence, Stanthorpe, completed in 1938[18]
- Red Cross House, Sydney, completed in 1938[19]
- Kingaroy Peanut Silos, completed in 1951[20]
- Parliament House, Canberra, House of Representatives and Senate chamber, completed in 1988[21]
References
edit- ^ A Brief History of Kell & Rigby [Builders] Pty Ltd Strathfield District Historical Society Newsletter November 1992
- ^ "Chronology of the Grace Building". Teaching Heritage. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Kell & Rigby construction company acquire new NSW builder Brisland". Spec.net. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ Kell and Rigby goes under ABC News 10 February 2012
- ^ Ganellen yet to take over any Kell & Rigby building contracts Property Observer 28 May 2012
- ^ Collins, Bruce. "IICII Final Report" (PDF). Independent Inquiry into Construction Industry Insolvency in NSW. p. 46. Archived from the original (pdf-4.2MB) on 26 January 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ "Gentleman of the building trade: Obituary, Alan Kell, 1920-2008". The Sydney Morning Herald. 29 September 2008.
- ^ New Empire THeatre Toowoomba Chronicle & Darling Downs Gazette 11 May 1933 page 6
- ^ "Anzac Memorial". NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Toowoomba Trades Hall (entry 602768)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "APA Building, Sydney". NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ Swimming Pool Sydney Morning Herald 26 July 1935 page 7
- ^ "Pigott's Building (entry 600861)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "St Stephen's Uniting Church Including Interior". NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "ANZ Bank (former)". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H00085. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
- ^ "Great Expectations". Newcastle Herald. 13 March 2010.
- ^ "Kingaroy Shire Council Chambers (former) (entry 602810)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Masel Residence (former) (entry 601552)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "159 Clarence Street Formerly Hoffnung House (S. Hoffnung & Co Ltd), Former Red Cross House". Sydney Architecture. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ Peanut Storage Scheme Progressing The Telegraph 12 February 1938 page 4
- ^ "Kell & Rigby, one of Australia's oldest, most respected building companies, set for voluntary administration". Property Observer. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
