Fire Safety Engineering | Accessibility & Inclusive Design | Building Code / Code Consultant
KPIs
Principal Contractor
Belmadar
Architect
TKD Architects
The renewal of the heritage-listed Dawn Fraser Baths presented a unique challenge: how to bring Australia’s oldest surviving public pool up to today’s standards without compromising its historic character. The project was defined by the tension between old and new – delivering modern safety, compliance, and accessibility within the constraints of a treasured heritage fabric.
DC Partnership provided fire safety engineering, accessibility and inclusive design, and BCA consultancy services. Our fire strategy supported the existing building form while recognising the limitations of heritage construction. Accessibility solutions were guided by the principle of providing equitable and dignified outcomes – where areas could not be made accessible due to heritage constraints, we ensured alternative locations offered inclusive access for all users. The BCA team helped distinguish new works from existing fabric, ensuring compliance requirements were clear, achievable, and sympathetic to the heritage context.
The outcome is a revitalised community icon where modern safety and inclusivity sit in harmony with history.
Fire safety engineering | Accessibility & inclusive design | Building code / Code consultant
Fire safety engineering | Accessibility & inclusive design | Building code / Code consultant
Ellie is the powerhouse behind DC Partnership’s financial, operational and people performance. With over a decade of experience in consultancies, startups and corporate environments, she’s a master at combining big-picture strategy with hands-on problem-solving. Since joining DC Partnership in 2021, Ellie has streamlined operations, expanded the company’s footprint and kept everything running smoother than ever. A champion of diversity, inclusion and female leadership, Ellie is all about creating a workplace where everyone feels valued—and where no challenge is too big to tackle.
