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Milletrical Milletrical
Made redundant in the midst of the pandemic, Milletrical’s owner Daniel has worked hard to build his own business and its reputation in the community. Working mainly in the domestic and light-commercial markets, Daniel believes in giving back to his local community. recognising a need for assistance during the lockdown, Milletrical began a Community Outreach program offering free electrical labour to those in need.
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O’Brien Electrical and industrial Automation Hallam was able to harness its in-house knowledge of legislation, standards, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic and hydraulic safety-related parts of machine control systems, to ensure the ‘total’ safety of one of Buildex’s roofing screw manufacturing lines. A key factor in the review and integration works was using the knowledge and experience of the personnel that currently work with the machinery.
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Nilsen (VIC)
Along with installing 954 new lights at the MCG, Nilsen replaced the distribution boards, cable trays, sub-circuit cabling, and control panels on top of each lighting tower and in the Great Southern and Northern stands. Distribution boards and sub-mains at the base of the towers were also replaced. Cat6A cable was run to each light and fibre cabling was installed to the new communications cabinets.
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Nilsen (VIC)
MCG Sports Lighting Upgrade Project
As lead contractor, Nilsen carried overall responsibility for the design and installation of the new lights and all associated works as part of the MCG Sports lighting Upgrade. Five different types of lights were used, depending on the location. in all, 954 lights were installed - 222 in the Northern Stand, 200 in the Great Southern Stand, and 530 spread across the six lighting towers.
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Fredon (VIC) Electrical
HMAS Cerberus – ICT Buildings & Infrastructure Upgrade
As part of a complete upgrade of the communications services at HMAS Cerberus, Fredon completed the replacement of existing asbestos pits and upgraded the communications infrastructure in approximately 100 buildings. Fredon installed over 50 kilometres of underground conduit and a multitude of new communications racks, before completing critical communications changeovers.
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Argus Technologies
Hobsons Bay Residence
This two-story family home was a knock-down and rebuild project for a volume builder in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Argus used the build to incorporate its newly developed home automation platform that integrates with a Brivis heating/cooling system – the highest selling heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system in Victoria. Argus worked with a third-party software developer for over two years.
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Argus Technologies Bayside Residence
Argus first built a “smart home” for this client six years ago, so they knew what the client wanted in their new, 80-square metre, three-story home. The project features customised lighting, audio visual integration, networking and security solutions, along with motorised blinds, pool, and HVAC systems. The centrepiece is an eight-seat home theatre with a 4K projection system and fibre-optic ceiling that has exceeded the client’s high expectations.
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CJ Pearce
Cargill Switchroom Upgrades
This switchroom upgrade by C J pearce was to replace the remaining end-of-life electrical equipment in a Cargill’s plant. Switchroom 1 was the high voltage (HV) room, while Switchroom 2 and Switchroom 3 were both low voltage (lV) works. During the major site shut-down, the two lV switchrooms were changed over in seven days, with the HV room completed in a four-day window. This project for Cargill’s required six months of design and planning.
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MOLEC Electrical Contractors
The Western Treatment plant Stage 4 Biogas Station is designed to operate in parallel with the wider grid, with potential to island-mode. power Station B comprises two 11 kV F25 gas-powered generator sets, with the design allowing for the addition of a third gas-powered generator set, and a black-start diesel generator. Molec completed the mechanical, electrical, and controls, for the power station. Molec worked across a number of disciplines during the 14 month construction.
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Stowe Australia
HMAS Cerberus Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
HMAS Cerberus is a royal Australian Navy base that has operated since the 1920s, training 6,000 navy recruits per year. Stowe was engaged to upgrade the electrical infrastructure – including high voltage, low voltage, street lighting, and the connection of all existing and new buildings to the new infrastructure. The scope grew to encompass early enabling works, four new buildings, and refurbishment of communications rooms.
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Jet Charge
Porsche Centre Melbourne Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Project
This project by Jet Charge was the basis for porsche to introduce its first Battery Electric Vehicle into the Australian market. The porsche Taycan with its 800V architecture is able to take full advantage of ultra-high-powered DC charging stations. porsche dealerships are gearing up to equip their sites with a 175 to 350 kilowatt DC charging station, which due to its substantial electrical requirements, requires careful planning.
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BROLEC
Collins Place – Mechanical Services Switchboard Replacement
The iconic Collins place was constructed in the early ‘70s and comprises two commercial towers, a commercial retail podium, and a five-star hotel. As part of a sitewide electrical refresh project, Brolec were tasked to remove, re-design and replace twenty-six 800-amp non-compliant mechanical switchboards and sub-mains. 150 nights of shut-downs, using innovative temporary switchboards and marshalling boxes, were completed with no interruption to the commercial tenants.
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Stowe Australia
Olderfleet 477 Collins Street
The heritage-listed Olderfleet building at 477 Collins Street now includes a new 39-level premium commercial tower with retail, gymnasium, child-care, business lounge and end-of-trip facilities. Stowe’s scope included the complete power infrastructure, full building back up generation system, backbone communications, energy efficient lighting, security, CCTV and access. The works also included an electrical and communications fit-out across 14 floors for Deloitte.
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