Merredin SES
About This Project
Site: Merredin Satellite Earth Station
Site Address: Lot 1324 Mackenzie St, Merredin
Services: Building Work, Critical HVAC, Critical Power System & Earth Station
summary
DCE Electrical was selected to construct a new Satellite Earth Station in Merredin WA on a greenfield. The project involved constructing a new 5 x T5 5.5m K Band satellite antenna facility, data centre and with associated infrastructure. This includes architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and hydraulic services to support five antennae and potential future site expansion.
scope of work
- Ensured compliance with Shire of Merredin building permits and coordinated with Western Power.
- Installed fencing, gates, earthworks, vehicle crossovers, driveways, access tracks, and completed basic landscaping.
- Installed LV electrical switchboards, ATS (Automatic System Transfer), UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), STS (Static Transfer Switch), generators, earthing, lightning protection, cable reticulation, indoor/ external lighting, emergency/exit lighting, and security access systems.
- Deployed N+1 CRAC and split systems, ventilation for gas fire suppression, and toilet exhaust systems.
- Connected water systems, installed septic systems with leach drains, and completed toilet installations.
- Installed fire detection and alarm systems, multi-point aspirated smoke detection, gaseous suppression systems, and portable fire extinguishers.
- Constructed concrete antenna foundations with steel reinforcement, access ladders, handrails, and personnel anchor points.
- Built foundations for buildings and plants with steel reinforcement and refurbished a storage container with concrete foundations.
- Completed comprehensive testing and commissioning of all equipment.
