135 King Street, Sydney

Project Description

135 King Street is a modern A-grade office building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. The building’s location is strategically advantageous, as it is situated along the historic King Street precinct and adjacent to retail precincts, the MLC Centre, and the Theatre Royal.

Kerfoot was selected to undertake the design and construction of all electrical services for the lobby and façade upgrade of the building.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

  • Supply and Installation of Electrical Services
  • Supply and Installation of Architectural Lighting
  • Supply and Installation of General Power for Café and Lobby
  • Supply and Installation of Façade Architectural Lighting
  • Supply and Installation of Lighting Control System
  • Mech Elec installation

 

Project Accolades

The project was completed to a high standard. Despite the ongoing construction, the team made sure to maintain access to the building for both the public and tenants throughout the entire duration of the project. This required careful planning, coordination, and execution to minimize disruptions and prioritize safety.

Working at odd hours to minimize disruptions during regular business hours and when the building was more heavily occupied. The team’s ability to adapt to these unconventional hours demonstrates their commitment to completing the project without inconveniencing the building’s occupants.

One of the noteworthy achievements of this project was the successful installation of a unique feature pendant. This installation stands out as a significant accolade for the project.

A one-of-a-kind feature pendant lighting fixture was installed in a prominent location within the building. Such a feature can serve as a focal point, adding visual appeal and enhancing the overall aesthetic of the space. The successful installation of this unique pendant demonstrates the team’s ability to handle intricate and specialized elements of the project.

In addition to the challenges of maintaining building access, the team also had to work within tight deadlines. This added pressure required them to work efficiently and effectively to meet the specified timelines while upholding the required quality standards. The successful completion of the project within these constraints is a testament to the team’s dedication, expertise, and professionalism.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Project Description

The Australian Taxation Office has recently signed a 10-year lease agreement for 9 levels of 255 George Street in Sydney CBD. The building is currently undergoing a substantial refurbishment project estimated at 70 million dollars.

As part of this refurbishment, Shape Constructions engaged Kerfoot to handle the supply and installation of electrical services across all 9 levels. This implies that Kerfoot will be responsible for ensuring the electrical infrastructure meets the requirements of the Australian Taxation Office and is compliant with relevant regulations and standards.

Completing the electrical services for such a significant project is a substantial undertaking. It involves tasks such as power distribution, lighting installation, data cabling, and other electrical systems necessary for the functioning of the office spaces and ensuring the electrical requirements of the Australian Taxation Office are met efficiently and to a high standard.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

  • Supply and Installation of Structured Cabling (Comms Room)
  • Supply and Installation of Architectural and Feature Lighting
  • Supply and Installation of all general purpose power outlets
  • Supply and Installation of CREDB and Associated Submains
  • Supply and Installation of under carpet Cable Management and associated floor boxes.
  • Supply and install 225,000 M data cable
  • Supply and install 25,000 M power cable

 

Project Accolades

The Kerfoot team wasted no time in getting started on the awarded project. They quickly made multiple floors safe and set up temporary power and lighting, allowing other trades to begin work on the compressed schedule.

To efficiently handle the project, the site team was divided into three teams, each assigned to work on a different floor. Their initial tasks included installing cable trays for power and data cabling, while walls were being built and sheeted during the first three weeks.

The mechanical project was managed by Grosvenor Engineering Group, who also subcontracted Benmax to handle the AC works for the Comms room. This arrangement ensured a comprehensive approach to the project’s mechanical needs.

Kerfoot played a crucial role in the project’s success by delivering multiple switchboards within a short timeframe. They not only completed the installation and commissioning of the switchboards but also exceeded the client’s expectations.

Sydney Airport Traffic Control Tower Upgrade

Project Description

Sydney Airport is Australia’s busiest airport & critical to the efficient functioning of the country’s entire aviation network. The Sydney Airport Tower is not only of heritage significance but also critical to the airport’s operations & the broader community transport network, operating 24/7 throughout the year.

The Sydney Airport Tower Refurbishment project enables Kerfoot’s client, Airservices, to undertake an in-situ transition from the current generation technology to new INTAS technology.

The tower was required to remain fully operational to provide ongoing day-today air traffic control services while the systems were transitioned to INTAS. Extensive refurbishment & upgrades to the tower’s building systems & infrastructure ensure a service life for a further period of 15 years, as well as supporting the transition to INTAS technology.

Kerfoot was engaged by the client to supply & install of the electrical cabling and switchboards without interfering with the existing active control system of the tower.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

  • Cable containment, including dual cable tray pathways, dual cable basket & fibre raceway pathways. into the TBER & TWER comms rooms of the tower, alongside existing critical infrastructure.
  • New switchboards & Design drawings to power 4 distribution boards, HVAC systems
  • Undertake the dual feeds load bank testing. ATS generator start/stop interface within existing infrastructure.
  • Additional supply of 4 distribution boards for equipment in the TBER & TWER.
  • New submain & subcircuit wiring for power & lighting in the TBER & TWER, IEC 60309 outlets for future PDU power.
  • All lighting, including emergency fittings, was installed.
  • New comms racks & HVAC supplies in existing infrastructure.
  • Earthing new & existing communications racks
  • AFL fibre optic cabling, indoor tight-buffered cabling, MTP-type cables, & fibre terminating enclosures. Panduit copper horizontal cabling, patch panels & jacks were installed in TBER & TWER

 

Project Accolades

The original design was found to be ineffective, which required a complete redesign of the system. Our efforts resulted in the establishment of cascading cable reticulation pathways supported by seismic restraints directly above vital live feed control, communication systems, & operator areas.

Meticulous planning involved carefully considering all aspects of the project, such as the existing infrastructure, space limitations, safety requirements, and operational constraints.  Working in close proximity to critical control systems and operators requires careful coordination to ensure minimal disruption and maintain safety standards. Kerfoot’s comprehensive redesign, combined with proactive planning and out-of-the-box thinking, contributed to the successful execution of this project.

The training and planning that went into successfully running cable containment, fibre, and electrical power within the confined space of the small tower shaft. The Kerfoot team recognised the technical nature of the shaft layout and determined that only two people working in pairs at night, along with a trained rescuer on standby, would be able to undertake the task within the limited space.

The team’s decision to establish teams of three, with one person working in the shaft, another trained as a spotter above, and a trained rescuer with breathing apparatus on the landing, along with a ready-to-use tripod in case of emergency, demonstrates a safety-conscious approach. This setup ensures that safety measures are in place to address potential risks and emergenc

OCADO Customer Fulfillment Centre

Project Description

The OCADO fulfillment centre is situated in the Horsley Drive Business Park in Wetherill Park. It is approximately 30,000 SQM, a highly automated pick and pack distribution storage centre for a wide range of ambient, chilled, fresh and frozen products.

Ocado’s “smart platform” technology, which includes automated single-pick fulfilment technology, will transform the online shopping experience, enabling it to provide fresher food, more accurate orders and more next-day delivery capacity, while reducing the cost to serve and improving returns.

Kerfoot undertook the complete design and install package on our One Kerfoot ethos to provide an end-to-end solution to meet the client’s needs.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

Full design and construct of all Electrical, Communications, Lighting, Security, Wireless Mesh Network, HV Systems (Private HV Network), UPS System, Generator System and PV System services.

 

Project Accolades

A total of 4,348 JA Solar 460W panels complete with half cell technology were installed to site on top of this massive facility which can generate 5.68 GWh power annually. This is a sizable cost saving of 4,658.78t CO2 emissions each year.

Part of the design and to help future proof the project, underground wiring was installed in preparation for the fleet transition to electric vehicles and upgrades to the facility.

This project was a great opportunity for the team to learn and develop. Notably the hands-on involvement in HV Transformers with Kerfoot representatives travelling to the factory located in Albury to personally oversee the products of the transformers, ensuring the completion of the main electrical infrastructure of the site on time.

ANMM – HMAS Vampire Electrical Upgrade

Project Description

The HMAS Vampire was the third Daring Class destroyer for the Royal Australian Navy, launched in 1956 and commissioned 1959. After a gallant history, she was gifted to the Australian National Maritime Museum in 1997 where she continues to be a popular tourist attraction to this day.

Kerfoot were engaged directly by Australian National Maritime Museum for the design and construct the major electrical upgrade, replacing the old 110 year old wiring and upgrading distribution boards, power and light on board without compromising the visual history or authenticity. The major challenge for this project lay in the initial brief of “make it look like you haven’t been here”.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

  • Supply and install new light fittings and retrofitting of existing fittings on board to accommodate new LED fittings including custom light housing to replace aged broken fittings
  • Provide new 240V GPOs positioned throughout to service maintenance and display equipment on board.
  • Supply new 415V supply from a MSB located on shore to supply 2 new Distribution Boards on board
  • Install 3 phase power supplies throughout for future air-conditioning equipment
  • Install 2 new service pillars on shore to allow for connection/disconnection of the vessel for maintenance purposes.

 

Project Accolades

Earthing requirements became forefront of the design as originally there was no existing electrical components earthed. Kerfoot put forward the need to implement the use of a galvanic earthing isolation devices to protect the flow of electricity and restrict excessive decay of the vessel. This option was different and far superior to the traditional on shore earthing systems.

The innovative design of a service pillar for connection that allowed for the rise and fall of the tides to move seamlessly with the ship while still always maintaining power on board. This allowed for easy connection and disconnection when the ship is moved to the docks for maintenance.

Due to the ship now being a museum, Kerfoot also noticed that the existing wiring for all the rooms were locally controlled devices. Kerfoot designed a simple master override on/off from one local control point behind a lockable door. This was a game changer for the crew and ultimately saved on install time and wiring costs as a simple SWNE, using contactors located within our Distributions boards, could be run out around rather than multiple switching groups and strategies.

This was far from a simple job and was very exciting to work on from start to finish. The project team really excelled in their ambition to showcase their technical ability to complete such a class installation enabling a more reliable, safe, and superior quality installation that has not compromised the look or the feeling of the vessel.

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC)

Project Description

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre (BARC) located in Glendenning is the first custom-built rehoming centre of its kind in Australia. A modern, environmentally friendly, welcoming and spacious facility based on best practice for animal holding and rehoming.

A state of the art $30 million world-class facility, first of its kind and the largest in the Southern Hemisphere can accommodate 135 dogs and 235 cats at any one time. Designed to deliver excellence in all areas of animal welfare, encompassing sustainably, high quality, hygienic, cost effective, energy efficient, and has capacity for changing needs.

Kerfoot was engaged to undertake the full design and construct of all electrical, EV charging, and Solar PV systems, including design, installation, and monitoring.

The project involved the installation of electrical services in seven buildings, including a multi-channel AV system, large reception and adoption area, staff rooms, cattery, kennels, vet support, multipurpose area, function space, and large fenced exercise yards and walking tracks for dogs. The unique aesthetic and functionality of the building provides a high-quality environment for all users while promoting animal welfare.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

  • Site establishment
  • Electrical & Communications infrastructure.
  • Design & BIM Modelling.
  • All General power lighting & comms.
  • KNX and Casambi lighting control.
  • Emergency/ Exit Lighting.
  • New Endeavor Energy Substation (ASP1/ASP3)
  • Redesign & install of the Main Switchboards & distribution boards to suit cable reticulation of consumer and sub mains
  • Energy Monitoring System
  • Earthing System.
  • External works including on-grade carpark & exercise yards.
  • Civil Works including conduit & pit network.
  • Underfloor heating.
  • Security Fire & EWIS system.
  • Veterinary Clinic Fit Out.
  • Earthing of fencing underneath overhead easement
  • EV Charging Supply & installation of 4 Ocular IQ Series IOCAP06C22 EVC Dual Charging stations
  • Installation of 99.9kWp solar system consisting of 222 LG 450N2W – E6 NeON H 450W panels with Clenergy mounting system

Project Accolades

The redesign of the lighting system in the front reception area is a great example of our innovative capabilities. The use of light fittings and cabling along the airflow not only created a contemporary look but also improved the functionality of the lighting system. This innovative design provides a more efficient and streamlined process, enhancing the user experience, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of the facility.

By implementing smartphone technology, we were able to create a more efficient system for managing the lighting and subsequent power usage throughout the facility. This smart technology helps to streamline processes, reduce energy consumption and enhance the overall functionality of the building.

Implementing the use of geothermal energy for heating and cooling systems which helps to regulate the temperature of the kennels more efficiently and at a lower cost. This sustainable and innovative approach showcases our ability to integrate advanced technologies and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the facility.

 

 

Triple Certification

 

Congratulations to the entire Kerfoot team.

Your efforts to continually improve across all aspects of our business and business practice have not only helped us to maintain international Occupational Health and Safety standards ISO 45001, but to further strengthen our Quality Management (ISO 9001) and Environmental Management (ISO 45001) Systems.

We are inspired by our people and we acknowledge the amazing work across all teams in bringing this together.

Kerfoot – A place to succeed !

Anglicare Community Service, Minto Gardens

Project Description

Minto Gardens is an all-encompassing supportive community environment for seniors, comprising of a 100 bed Residential Care Facility (RCF), Social and affordable housing (SAH) along with independent Living Units (ILU’s) totaling 345 apartments located in 10 residential buildings, secure covered parking, vibrant and engaging community spaces, facilities, and site infrastructure.

The site also hosts a large community centre, a café, extensive landscaping with a kids play area, pet friendly facilities, a variety of internal and external communal spaces for all residents, and a range of outdoor amenities to promote health and social interaction.

Kerfoot was engaged to undertake the design finalisation of the Electrical & Communication Installation and Site Wide Infrastructure including, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and hand over of all Works to provide a seamless turnkey solution for the client.

 

Specific items within the scope of this project were:

  • External Services & Works
  • Site Establishment
  • Consumer Mains from Substation to MSB
  • Trenching & Conduits for power & NBN
  • Submains to all Buildings
  • Cable Pathway to Data network & other related services
  • External lighting &poles (Including footings)
  • Pump room Fitout
  • Wiring from power meters to data loggers
  • Cable supports including tray
  • Main Switchboard
  • Metering & earthing
  • 350KVA Backup generator
  • Distribution Boards
  • Mechanical Electrical
  • SolarBMS
  • Lightning Protection
  • Supply & Install Light Fittings
  • Circuitry including sockets, switching & switch circuitry
  • Emergency & Exit Lighting
  • Power Circuits including sockets & outlets
  • Communication network
  • MATV
  • Access Control
  • Intercom
  • CCTV
  • Fire Detection & Occupation Warning System
  • Nurse call

 

Project Accolades

Temporary power needed to be connected across the whole site, with no option to run underground cabling due to a large rock face and site being in a tree protection zone. Overhead was also ruled out due to the logistics with 2x tower cranes and 3 additional mobile cranes all running. Working to Clause 2.5.2 (b) states that construction wiring cannot be connected to a free-standing fence. Therefore, we designed and constructed a fixed non-freestanding fence that was compliant and successful.

Thinking forward on the project gave rise to our design and installation of the inground system which allowed time and cost saving while catering for the multiple re-routing of the cables throughout the project in readiness for major shutdowns and the supply to site to be changed over 3 times due to the infrastructure upgrades.

With a major focus on providing the client with options to reduce their carbon footprint, Kerfoot put forward and used GPON technology to allow us to consolidate multiple services onto a single fibre network. The end result is an avant-garde, customised, high-capacity fiber network for all forms of services which in this case included CCTV, Security, Interactive signage, Access control and door entry, high speed internet and BMS metering.

The GPON System, offered the client many short- and long-term cost savings. Installation of the system used 80% less copper and power savings of 60% less than traditional networks. The use of the fibre Network also boosts the Green Star Rating of the install as the fibre is made from glass which is recyclable. This in turn reduces the cooling requirements of associated equipment by up to 90%.

Quality products design and installation methods are the cornerstone of Kerfoot’s solar installation ensuring confidence in the system performance and installed high quality 4 x 6.6Kw solar PV Array systems at buildings A,B,C and D. Being one system for each building, along with 2 x 13.2 Kw solar PV Array systems at buildings F and I again one system for each feeding back into the grid when available.

Kerfoot are passionate about the work we do and were extremely proud of our achievements on this project.

Western Sydney & Wollongong Schools Program – 7 Schools

Project Description

  • The Project was completed across seven locations in Western Sydney & Wollongong.
    • Quakers Hill East Public School
    • Riverstone High School
    • Marsden Rd Public School
    • Canley Vale High School
    • Cecil Hills Public School
    • Wollongong Public School
    • Gwynneville Public School
  • The project consisted of:
    • 5 Primary, 2 high school
    • All schools got a new learning building (consisting of multiple classrooms and teaching spaces). Construction was either single or double storey tieing into new and existing service infrastructure
    • 7 new external Main switch boards to upgrade old infrastructure and allow for expansion
    • 6 substation kiosk upgrades to accommodate the new loads
    • 1 entire new substation and easement
    • 5 new or upgraded Administration buildings
    • 3 hall extensions
    • 1 external toilet block
    • 1 external woodworking shed
    • New external pole lighting and playground upgrades

Project Accolade

  • Working across 7 sites concurrently presented our team with challenges, we worked with the head contractors to set up a delivery team that would work like their team assigning key members to areas and schools allowing us to meet the clients’ milestones. During the delivery of the project air conditioning was added to all sites, Kerfoot worked with the design team to alter the electrical infrastructure to accommodate this change with minimal impact to program.
  • the project for Kerfoot was one of the larges it had undertaken at the time, the project allowed us to upskill so many of our team members with many of the team successfully moving into new roles during or on completion.

 

Westmead Redevelopment Stage 2

Project Description

This project consisted of an upgrade to a 50 year old hospital, to create a modern hospital environment to rival any n the state

The milestones consisted of

  • 22 bed ward ICU fit out
  • Aged care ward fit out
  • AYA ward fit out
  • Retail fit out
  • Executive office fit out
  • Gastro ward fit out
  • ICU admin staff room fit out
  • Transit lounge fit out
  • Loading zone

 

The fit out works consist

  • 22 new ICU intensive care beds
  • Medications rooms
  • Staff stations
  • Clean utilities room
  • Dirty utilities room
  • Storerooms
  • Focus rooms
  • Training rooms
  • Staff rooms
  • New amenities for public and staff
  • Stock sterile rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Waiting rooms
  • Break out area
  • Interactive media zone
  • Cinema zone
  • Creation of an open area
  • Dialogue area
  • New kitchen HUB area
  • Video conference room
  • Standing meeting space
  • Patient flow
  • Reception
  • Workforce centre rooms
  • External lighting
  • Workshop upgrade

 

The scope of the project involved:

  • Strip out and make safe of the existing wards
  • Installation of new submain cable from main switch board
  • Modification to existing submain cables
  • Installation of new distribution boards
  • Modification to main switchboards outside the refurbishment area
  • Energy metering
  • Installation of auto transfer switches
  • Installation of new 80KVA UPS
  • Installation of new cable containment with seismic restraints
  • General power throughout
  • General DALI lighting
  • Installation of medical examination lights
  • Supply Dynalite lighting control throughout
  • Emergency evacuation lighting
  • Lighting and power final sub-circuits
  • Medical services panels
  • Medical pendants
  • Cardiac protection earthing
  • Body protection earthing
  • Supplies to mechanical equipment
  • Supplies to hydraulic equipment
  • ICT horizontal cabling
  • Wireless LAN
  • Access control
  • Intercom
  • CCTV cameras
  • Duress alarm
  • Nurse call system
  • Audio visual system
  • Hearing aid loop
  • Digital clocks

 

 

 
Project Accolade

  • This was a design and construct project involving the refurbishment of nine operational wards at Westmead Hospital.
  • The project required the Kerfoot team to work in and around a live hospital environment with minimal disruption to hospital operations (including a 22 bed ICU unit).
  • The site required the team to work in confined spaces, at heights and in environments which contained asbestos.
  • Despite these challenges the team were able manage and oversee all works to deliver an outstanding result, transforming a 50 year old hospital into a state of the art health facility.