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Shellharbour Hospital – Ambulatory Care Expansion

Project Description

The ambulatory care project at Shellharbour Hospital comprised of the refurbishment of the lower ground floor of Block B, the addition of a new two storey lift, refurbishment to the Ground floor additional car parking and refurbishment of a small number of selected rooms within the existing hospital.

Kerfoot worked with the hospital and construction team to design and construct all new power distribution, generator and UPS back up the critical areas, structured cabling, nurse call, CCTV and access control.

Project Accolade

The project was not to interrupt the existing hospital facilities, Kerfoot was able to stage the electrical installation in a way that would not cause the client any major disruption – keeping all running smoothly. The project was a huge success leading to more work on the campus directly for the client.

Hornsby Aquatic Centre

Project Description

The new leisure centre is located in Hornsby Sydney and is a very popular place for the local community. The project included three pools; a 25 metre Learn to Swim, a leisure swimming pool and an outdoor Olympic sized 50 metre pool. The leisure pool has a number of water features plus a children’s water slide. The leisure facility also provides a multi-purpose room; gymnasium and centre management offices.

Project Accolade

The team at Kerfoot were faced with many difficulties over the course of this project; dealing with weather, high ceilings, short time frames and a non-negotiable dead line.

The management and site team worked efficiently to deliver a defect free project and succesfully secured one of our largest clients.

BigWorld Technology Head Office / Gaming Space

Project Description:
Kerfoot delivered electrical and data services for the BigWorld Technology – War Gaming project. The project included over 100 workstations, meetings rooms & comms rooms.

Project Accolade:
With the use of lighting control and light level sensors we helped the client achieve the level of energy efficiency needed.

“Kerfoot were appointed as primary electrical/ data services contractor for a two stage, 1200sqm fit out for the client Big World/ War Gaming in Ultimo, Sydney. The total project consisted of approximately 100 x workstations, 5 x meeting/ boardrooms rooms, multiple breakout areas & 2 x comms rooms.

Australian National Maritime Museum – War Ships Pavilion

Project Description

For Kerfoot this project included the complete design, supply and installation of all electrical services to the new pavilion including integrations with the existing warship and submarine services.

The scope included a new 400amp supply for the main switchboard and power distribution system for the pavilions facilities and existing vessels, including a step down transformers to convert AC power for the submarine.

General power to the pavilions facilities including corrosion proof under wharf reticulation, marine grade submains, fibre optic bones and cat6A structured cabling system for the pavilion and vessels, lighting control system integrating with the interactive audio visual installation also including a full upgrade of the clients existing head end, fire detection and EWIS system integrated with the existing vessels system, access control, CCTV, security duress, ventilation for the function area, control system for the wharfs sewerage control system and lightning protection system to protect the facade of the new pavilion from lightning strikes

Project Accolade

The project has been considered a huge success by the senior management team at Kerfoot, the client and their board members. The project ran to budget and was carried out by the Kerfoot team with high standards of quality and workmanship. The success of this project led to two new major clients for Kerfoot who were both impressed with the work produced throughout the museum.

It also provided us with the opportunity to build a hardworking, dedicated project team that is well equip and experienced for tackling difficult installations in the future and other projects that may arise that require the skills of a high functioning project team.

Plasser Rail Yard Development

Project Description

Plasser was looking to extend their existing production facilities and the Kerfoot project team was awarded the electrical services installation for the new Plasser Rail workshop redevelopment.

A huge factory was constructed with a service trench well over 60 metres long for working under and construction of the new trains. Four new power busbar distribution rails were installed with the longest of the busbars being over 80 metres long. Two 50 tonne cranes and a 10 tonne crane were installed requiring over 300 amps.

As the factories power demand was too large for the existing power supply, a new substation was installed. A new 2000A main switch board was installed and the existing main switch board was upgraded to supply power to all existing facilities.

Three new power distribution boards were installed to service all the new welding stations, production offices, new bathroom facilities, lighting, service trenches and hydraulic plant for the new wash down pits.

105 new energy efficient hi bays were installed with a dimmable lighting system to react to the lighting levels outside also new external lighting for all the new carpark areas.

New fibre link from the Telstra network was installed to service the expanding IT needs of Plasser.

Kerfoot also worked with the client to design a new CCTV and access control system to help the client maintain a safe work place as vandalism in the area is quite high. Due to the size of the factory a fibre link was installed between buildings to maintain the CCTV link. A new wireless fire smoke and EWIS system was installed, to cover the new factory floor.

From the ground up there were so many aspects of this project under Kerfoots contract and the team worked very hard to meet all the clients needs with a successful project handed over on time and on budget.

Project Accolade

The existing substation was right in the middle of the new buildings foot print, Kerfoot worked with the supply authority to design a new temporary connection to keep the clients power services running while construction took place.

One of Kerfoot’s biggest achievements on this project was the replacement of an existing main switchboard and the installation of a new main switch board while removing the temporary connection and replacing it with new 2000 amp consumer mains over one weekend to minimise down time for the client.

This project was a huge success for the team at Kerfoot.

Old Clare Hotel | HVAC

Kerfoot’s Mechanical Electrical (HVAC) division recently completed the Mechanical Electrical installation at the Old Clare Hotel located at Broadway Sydney.

The Old Clare Hotel is located across two heritage-listed properties with 62 accomodation rooms, three new restaurants, bars and recreation facilities.

Kerfoot’s provided the full range of HVAC electrical services including the design and manufacture of MSSB, BMS control panels, installation of power, control systems and energy monitoring

Republic Hotel

The Republic Hotel electrical works were completed in line with a massive renovation to this classic city pub on Pitt St, encompassing four distinct levels and styles – including rooftop bar.

With lighting and commercial electrical set up for a public bar, private lounge, gaming area and a restaurant, Kerfoot worked efficiently and on time for delivery.

Dooleys Club – Major Refurbishment

Project Description

The club began a major renovation in December 2012.

The upgrade was to include a new 3 level health and administration building, new snooker hall and TAB facilities, an external gaming lounge and new restaurant also the refurbishment of 4 Large function rooms, 3 Bars, and external and internal entry foyer. This project was done in 8 Stages with the rest of the club to stay in operation while each stage was complete. The main focus of the project was to enhance the new spaces with designer and custom lighting and a complex lighting control system integrated with the clubs audio visual system, there was also a major upgrade to the power distribution for the club with a UPS system for all critical gaming areas.

Project Accolade

Over the course of this project Kerfoot Project Team worked closely with the club, designers and architects to ensure all of the requirements where meet.

The biggest achievement of this project wads the successful installation of over 2000 Lights and over 1KM of LED strip lighting with most of these lights integrated in to custom joinery, ceilings, Floors, Ponds and Feature Walls. This project was delivered on time and with minimal disruption to the client and members of the club.

From the Client:

MCS has worked with Kerfoot on a major Club refurbishment, transforming an existing Club into a Fitness Center.

Kerfoot was found efficient on site in terms on timing and resources with good workmanship and paperwork follow up as well as pro-active in coping with client’s numerous modifications and problems solving.

Engineer reports/Defect inspections were returned favourable to MCS regarding the quality of works provided by Kerfoot

Rail Corp Office

Project Description:
This Heritage listed office is located under central station and became the new premise of Rail Corp NSW. The electrical installation included a Lighting control system; new data and fibre network, all new power distribution and the installation of architectural lighting.This lighting was one of the main features of the office, and because this was a heritage building it was extremely important to keep the high ceilings and walls intact.

Project Accolade:
This installation used over 130 metres of extrusion in a small 320m² office space. It was a tight program – needless to say it left absolutley no room for error. Being a Heritage listed Building it was very important that the installation be completed exactly to the specification. Kerfoot’s Team delivered a great result in bringing this project to the conclusion it much deserved.

Attractivity Entertainment, Alexandria

Project Description

The first of its kind in Australia, Attractivity is a place for all ages of people.

This project was also a first for the team at Kerfoot; it included bowling alleys, state of the arc video games, virtual rides, mazes, a haunted house, laser tag area, high ropes, cafes and bars.

The supply and installation of new main switchboards and distribution boards, step down transformers that powered all the rides and attractions and a complex lighting control system to help add to the fun of this crazy place.

One of the main features of this project is the huge feature neon lighting installation suspended from the high ceiling.