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 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 $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.
