Ashburner Francis were responsible for the Site Wide Electrical Services on this major Defence project, providing input into the development of the Concept Design Report, undertaking full design of the HV electrical system reticulation and providing full service throughout the construction phase.
A total of 10 new substations were installed and several thousand metres of HV cable. The works were undertaken with minimum down time to the base.
This project was a remote island research facility for James Cook University, which had its own on-site power generation facility.
Energy production and conservation played a primary role in the design of this facility and therefore studies and research were undertaken in relation to wind, solar and tidal energy generation.
A state wide BMS system was implemented to control, monitor and load shed the facilities where applicable.
Ashburner Francis undertook electrical and mechanical design for this seven-unit block of housing for Priests in West End, Brisbane.
Ashburner Francis was commissioned as Mechanical and Electrical Services consultants on the recently completed job at James Cook University which had a project value of approximately $33 million dollars.
The project involved three individual but interrelated buildings mostly containing an extensive Specialist Laboratory Facilities incorporating major PC2, wet Anatomy and Cytotoxic areas, associated support facilities, a 300 seat Lecture Theatre and refurbishment/extensions to the existing Medical School buildings.
The Building Services encompassed mechanical ventilation, air conditioning, lifts, security, fire, communications, lighting and power.
During the design stage multiple energy saving initiatives were integrated such as heat recovery via enthalpy wheels and plate heat exhangers and variable volume control on both VAV and “total loss” systems and CO2 monitoring for outdoor air control.
This project involved the design and installation of mechanical and electrical services systems for a new laboratory wing (including a major PC2 laboratory complex) and major refurbishment of existing systems in the Main Building at the AIMS facility.
Due to the nature of the facility, the systems had to be selected to be very efficient and suitable in a corrosive salt water environment. Ashburner Francis design efficient air conditioning and ventilation systems utilising air-to-air heat exchangers and variable volume systems, connected into the site wide BMS in order to monitor and control the air conditioning system. Cost effective, low energy lighting systems were installed throughout.
Ashburner Francis has been involved with AIMS for well over a decade and has undertaken many project both large and small.
This $15.3 million large, multi-disciplinary sports facility which will also double as a post disaster centre required Ashburner Francis to undertake the design of switchboards; power reticulation; metering for several TCC tenants; provision of power for outside broadcast vans; general light and power; communications cabling; emergency and exit lighting; fire detection and alarm system’ electronic security system; car park lighting; air conditioning; ventilation, kitchen exhaust; and a design for the lighting upgrade of the adjacent street.
The stadium will be capable of hosting major sporting events and will seat up to 2000 persons.
This $6 million project involved Ashburner Francis’ expertise in a high voltage sub-station, connections to site HV and communications network infrastructure and site lighting. Internal electrical services comprised lighting, C-Bus lighting automation system, power reticulation, power outlets and equipment connections, voice/data communications cabling system, MATV and audio/visual facilities, fire detection and security systems.
Mechanical services comprised external connections to the site-wide chilled water reticulation, chilled water pumping and reticulation. Internally, air handling units, preconditioning units and plate heat exchangers were configured and zoned for isolation of operating theatres, ward areas and clinical areas.
Various mechanical ventilation systems were installed for odour and contamination management. The services were arranged for control and monitoring via the JCU’s site wide BMS system.
The $3 Million St Edmunds College Trade Training Centre at Ipswich is a remarkable new building which includes an automotive garage that will be used by three high schools in the immediate surrounding area.
The advanced garage possesses rooms for engine assembly in addition to a section that can hold up to five vehicles including one heavy vehicle.
Ashburner Francis provided the Electrical, Mechanical and related services design and Construction stage work.
The Tudor Park Community Centre at Clarks Rd, Loganholme is a one-storey modern auditorium that seats up to 350 people.
Tudor Park Community Centre is an existing two-storey building in Logan Shire incorporating a multi-purpose hall, meeting rooms, breakout spaces, kitchen, toilets and offices.
This project involved new air conditioning at the existing building. Mechanical design considered the needs of the large open spaces of the hall and the smaller spaces of the meeting rooms and offices.
Environmental impact was considered during the design, as was the careful placement of outdoor units and possible noise interference to the community centre.
Ashburner Francis was chosen to design new mechanical and electrical equipment for a 15-20yr operational life to the existing Karratha Airport Control Tower.
A new air conditioning plant incorporating Energy Efficiency features such as inverter technology, all in compliance and above the BCA Section 5, was adopted.
Local saline conditions required Ashburner Francis to obtain ample technical information to attain an estimate on the costings for a special coating on the Air Conditioning Plant to extend the life of the equipment. Local conditions such as humidity, cyclonic condition and saline levels were all factored into our design.
When designing the new switchboards, Ashburner Francis allowed for sufficient spare capacity for any possible future expansions to the tower.
The new $11 Million Miles Health Service Facility is a state of the art Rural Health Service building. The community’s general health needs are provided on one integrated campus. A Hospital with Emergency facilities, Acute Beds in addition to an Aged Care Facility and Primary Health Clinic are all part of the new and refurbished site.
Ashburner Francis provided the Electrical, Mechanical and related services design and Construction stage work. The new buildings operate with great efficiency as a Health Service in addition to fitting the diverse needs of Aged Care.
The project delivered numerous challenges such as the complete relocation of the new facility to face the opposite direction and the staged redevelopment of the site.
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