Summary
This project involved the construction of a building extension at the (NWMZ) – NEWMAN Telephone Exchange to provide additional equipment floor space for network growth. The project included a new equipment room and plant room, HVAC upgrades, electrical infrastructure upgrades, fire protection systems, hydraulics upgrades, and associated building works to support future H2 and H3 telecommunications equipment installations. Alongside this project we also upgraded the main Standby Generation Plant (SGP) and associate bulk fuel tank.
Scope of Work
- Building Works: Construction of a new equipment room and acoustically treated plant room, including demolition and site preparation works. New concrete slab for SGP and bulk tank.
- Mechanical Services: Installation of packaged air conditioning units, ductwork, dampers, louvres, and air distribution systems for Equipment Rooms 1 and 2.
- Electrical Infrastructure: Installation of new SGP, SMSB, MDB, ATS, MSSB, electrical cabling, control systems, and coordination of mains power upgrades with Horizon Power.
- Fire Services: Replacement of the FIP with a BAC, installation of new VESDA detection systems, thermal detectors, extinguishers, and alarm integration.
- Site Integration: HVAC balancing, AMS alarm integration, testing, commissioning, and system optimisation.
- Documentation & Handover: O&M manuals, updated drawings, commissioning, compliance certification, and project handover
