Oatlands Aged Care | HVAC

Project Description

Arcare Oatlands is a five-star aged care accommodation, comprising of 110 private rooms with permanent and dementia accommodation. Also included onsite is-

  • A Boutique café
  • A Wellness centre
  • A Hairdressing salon
  • A Movie theatre / worship room
  • An Intimate dining & lounge room
  • A Private dining room
  • A Palliative care unit.

Kerfoot were engaged on this project to complete the Mechanical electrical scope which consisted of the following:

  • A Mitsubishi VRV system with over 110 fan coil units, 30 Master-slave condenser units with multiple central controllers throughout the site to monitor and adjust setpoints.
  • Over 30 Miscellaneous exhaust and Supply fans throughout the site.
  • Design, Manufacture and commissioning of multiple essential and non-essential Mechanical Services switchboards including a weather proof switchboard on the roof.
  • A carpark ventilation system with CO monitoring throughout the carpark.
  • The essential services scope included multiple stair well pressurisation systems.

Project accolades.

The Kerfoot Mechanical electrical team worked closely with our client to deliver a defect free smooth-running HVAC project delivered to dead line and to a very high standard.

We look forward to working together again I n the future to deliver another exceptional project.

Anderson Stuart building Sydney University | HVAC

Project description.

The Anderson Stuart Building (formerly known as the “Old Medical School”) is a superb example of neo-gothic architecture located next to the main quadrangle.

The building carved out of beautiful golden Sydney sandstone – exhibits many gargoyles, superb stained-glass windows and carvings. It was designed by James Barnet, with additions by Walter Liberty Vernon and then Leslie Wilkinson. It is on the Heritage list and has recently undergone substantial renovations.

Kerfoot were engaged to complete the Mechanical electrical scope of works on multiple sites throughout the building including the Vesalian theatre, Dry Labs and Opthomology labs.

The works included:

  • A new Chilled and hot water plant which required a new Mechanical services switchboard with BMS interface.
  • Throughout the building many fans were installed all with electrical control including BMS interface – Exhaust air fans, Return air fans, outside air fans, EC fan coil units, Air handling units and Package Units (HVAC).

Project accolade.

The Kerfoot Mechanical Electrical team worked closely with both our client and the builder to deliver another exceptional defect free project.

We look forward to completing more projects with them in the near future.

Orchard Hills Telephone Exchange

With the need for reliability of our infrastructure, continuous power for our emergency services and the ever expanding NBN Kerfoot have recently been engaged to provide the installation of an acoustic rated 110kVA Cummins generator at the Orchard Hills Telephone Exchange including the installation of an appropriately rated slab.

The increase in the power requirement to support the NBN at the exchange is minimal at only 110KVA however due to the proximity of the neighbours and the need to maintain EPA acoustic levels within residential areas this see’s the canopy design rated to 50dBA @ 1m.  Placing the small set within 3 housings and booster fans being utilised to provide sufficient air for generator cooling and combustion.

The project was tested and put into operational service on the 20th of April.  The stakeholder’s for the project being Telstra and Visionstream, who were more than happy with the installation and augmentation of the control system within the existing main switchboard.   An installation constructed in parallel with an existing 60kVA Generator which was decommissioned on completion of commissioning.

As a project to provide an upgraded emergency power system with mains monitoring and status alarms that could be monitored from Melbourne or remotely across the Telstra network it was not only a success for Kerfoot but also for Broadspectrum, the principle for the works.

Sydney University – Wilkinson Building

Kerfoot Completed the Upgrade of Lecture Theatres 231, 270 and 308 in the University of Sydney Building of Architecture

The project included the following upgrades to Room 231,270 and 308

  • Demolition and the removal of the existing electrical components.
  • Supply and install of the Communications, Power, Lighting and Lighting control
  • Upgrades to Switchboards to maintain the current compliance as per AS/NZS 3000
  • Drop down projector screens
  • Surround sound speaker systems
  • Powered seating systems
  • Emergency exit lighting

The new design of the lecture theatres will allow Students to experience learning in a modern, comfortable environment, where the interaction between Teacher and student will be engaging and consistent.

Whilst completing this project, due to our high standards and enthusiasm we were also engaged to complete the upgrade of the existing Design Lab in the Wilkinson Building.

This Project included the Following:

  • Demolition and removal of existing electrical components
  • Supply and install of Communications, Power and Lighting
  • Installation of a new “VR SPACE”
  • Upgrades to all the existing offices, Kitchen and open plan work spaces
  • Upgrades to Switchboards to maintain the current compliance as per AS/NZS 3000

This newly renovated space will provide a fresh, vibrant area allowing the Students to communicate and interact in a relaxing, modern surrounding.

During the project Kerfoot worked closely with the client and key stakeholders to provide a high level of Communication and cooperation for the Entirety of the job. The project was highly successful and helped us maintain our goals for complete satisfaction with all associated party’s.

Green Square – Community Facilities Project

The project has 5 Key areas know as:

  1. The Green Square Infrastructure Centre (GIC)

The Green Square Infrastructure Centre (GIC) is located on the site of the former Royal South Sydney Hospital in Zetland. The project involves the adaptive re-use of the former hospital administration building, a heritage-listed 1913 brick structure, into a tri-generation power plant and storm water recycling facility. Its conversion will make the GIC the heart of the green infrastructure for the Green Square Town Centre and be a showcase project for the City of Sydney’s 2030 Vision for a sustainable Sydney.

  1. The Joynton Avenue Creative Centre

The former Esme Cahill nurses’ quarters will become the Joynton Avenue Creative Centre housing creative offices, artists’ studios, a gallery, jewellery making benches and spaces for community hire. The Joynton Avenue Creative Centre will be a hive of activity providing artists and creative practitioners with space to try out new ideas, connect and collaborate.

  1. JCS Community Shed

The nearby former pathology building will house a community shed for groups to host workshops and a wide range of activities. Community sheds are a growing initiative for retirees, those who can’t find full-time work or people living in high-density areas with little access to outdoor space.

  1. Matron Ruby Grant Park

The Royal South Sydney Hospital opened in 1913 and was described in The Sydney Morning Herald as “a fine block of hospital buildings equipped in the most modern style”. It played an important role in nurse training, and adapted and grew to cope with changing populations and medical practice. It closed in 2003. Miss Ruby Jane Grant was Matron of Royal South Sydney Hospital for 20 years from 1928 to 1947 and president of the NSW Nurses’ Association from 1933 to 1937. She provided leadership for generations of nurses and was an early activist in improving working practices and conditions for nurses. The new Matron Ruby Grant Park will sit between the former nurses’ quarters and pathology building and will provide open space, a playground for toddlers and a community garden.

  1. The Private Wire Network

The City is building a private wire, a local distribution system that shares electricity between facilities, in Green Square. As a result, the City’s childcare centre, water recycling plant, creative areas and public lighting will all benefit from reduced power costs. We’re also installing photovoltaic panels on our buildings so we can share the electricity they generate with other buildings reducing emissions even further. And in the future, individual developments in the Green Square town centre will aim for a green star rating. It’s part of our commitment to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030.

Kerfoot was engaged to completed the design of all electrical services between all packages once the design was completed the scope of works included:

  • Decommissioning and make safe of all existing services on site
  • Connection of the site to the Ausgrid High voltage network.
  • New Site wide power distribution system including 4 New main switch boards for all new buildings.
  • Provisions for all other future city of Sydney developments within the new main switch boards.
  • New site wide in ground pit & conduit networks for power & Communications reticulation.
  • Construction of pits on site including lids, ladders, pulling eyes & drainage.
  • Heritage Recalculation for all electrical services using a mixture of Timber, copper, Steel & stainless steel
  • Provisions for all other future city of Sydney developments within the new site wide in ground pit & conduit network for power &  Communications reticulation
  • Lead in communications services from the NBN Network for 3 separate Buildings.
  • All Authority metering.
  • Consumer & Submains for the site
  • Power distribution for all buildings connected to the main switch boards.
  • Communications infrastructure for all buildings connected back to the lead in cabling.
  • Smart Meter for the entire site connected back to the city’s smart metering platform using 3 types of connection points: (Fibre, Copper, Wireless)
  • General & Specialised power outlets
  • Communications network and horizontal cabling.
  • General, Functional & feature lighting
  • Park, Public domain & landscaping feature lighting
  • Smart lighting control
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Building ventilation
  • Fire, Smoke & EWIS systems
  • Security, Access control & CCTV systems
  • Audio Visual installation
  • Hearing Augmentation
  • Integration of all systems back to the city of Sydney’s control room

We have proven to a new client that no job is too difficult through the Kerfoot can do attitude and we have successfully converted new projects with this client as a direct result of this project.

 

Nepean Sub Replacement

The Nepean Sub replacement project consisted of the replacement and upgrade of one of the pad mount substation supplies feeding Nepean Private Hospital. Sub No 1 was replace with a larger unit and the existing Main Switch Board brought up to code with the installation of a Service Protection Device SPD. The HV earthing system needed to be augmented to allow for the upgrade to proceed. This posed a few issues due to the fact the existing conduits that were shown to be continuous on the supply authority drawings were blocked. This blockage was located at the entrance to the Hospital. With close consultation the repair works were completed with no adverse impact on the Hospital patrons, visitors or staff.

We worked closely with the hospital to identify a date and time that would pose the least impact for the operating Hospital for the shutdown and changeover works. The date finally selected was blanked out by the Hospital for any scheduled surgeries however we still needed to keep the operating theatres available for use within one hours notice. The other issue we had to deal with was the theatres to be operational needed a normal supply and back up supply. We managed to provide this by bringing to site a trailer based portable generator large enough to run the section of the Hospital we had isolated.

We needed to put the hospital on to their House generator supply then isolate the mains and connect the portable generator supply and switch the load onto the portable generator and utilize the House Generator as the back up supply.

Substantial planning and co-ordination with the Supply Authority, Nepean Private Hospital and our subcontractors saw the shutdown work completed on schedule and with no impact on the Hospital. It’s a credit to our team to pull of another major upgrade successfully, on time and on Budget.

1 Farrer Place – Governor Macquarie Tower End of Trip Facility Upgrade

The End of Trip Facility Upgrade at 1 Farrer Place Sydney within the Governor Macquarie Tower took place across a 7-week period.  The project headed up by FDC Fitout and Refurbishment NSW on behalf of leading Facility Management Group Dexus.

This fitout involved an upgrade to the changerooms and complete overhaul of an old storage space into a clean and comfortable training room for all members within the building.  Kerfoot supplied and installed light and power requirements to the modified and newly created areas.

Kerfoot’s project team worked closely with the Head Contractor to deliver a quality installation on time and on budget within the tight constraints given.  The overall design created by Architects Arnold Lane led the way for a visually satisfying result for any End of Trip Facility.

All works were conducted while the facility still operated throughout the life of the project with exception to one minor duration for the rough in and fit off of the changerooms.

Another project success for the Kerfoot team which will continue to enhance our relationship with FDC Fit out and Refurbishment NSW.

Level 1, 432 Kent Street

The Level 1 team at Kerfoot completed the installation of 1 x new 400amp direct distributor in the hear of Sydney to upgrade the existing supply at 432 Kent street from 160amps

Works were all carried out during night to minimise impact to the public.

Digging up the sidewalk at Kent street was a challenge, avoiding damage to all other existing services was a non-negotiable for us.

Our Level 1 team completed a full risk strategy that included in ground scanning and manual digging. The use of machinery was deemed too risky, as the depth of services could not be considered accurate due to the age of the documentation available and conflicting details between services.

Yass Valley Generator Installation

For this project the team at Kerfoot were engaged as the head contractor. The scope of works was to include the complete design & Construction of the entire installation.

The project was undertake to ensure back up power was available to the town off Yass’s Sewer pumping system

The solution require was the Supply & installation of a 250KVA Generator and new Main switch board.

Kerfoot designed and constructed the following for this project.

  • Supply & installation of a new  generator
  • New main switch board to replace the existing.
  • A solution to relocate the existing of CT metering
  • relocation of the incoming mains supply
  • Relocation of all outgoing supplies
  • All general electrical works for the new installation.
  • All civil & earth works for the installation
  • The installation of a concrete slab
  • security fencing for the area
  • Structural streel & roofing protect the generator & electrical equipment from weather
  • Landscaping & restoration works.

The team at Kerfoot worked with the client to ensure this new installation would not effect the existing installation while construction took place. The project was completed & commissioned before the change over took place.

Months of planning was undertaken to ensure the change occurred smoothly and the existing installation was up and running with minimal down time.

Throughout this project the team at Kerfoot demonstrated the ability to tackle any installation from Civil to electrical along with any challenges thrown at them.

This project was delivered on time and on budget with an extremely happy client.

Seymour Centre Mechanical Switchboard Chilled Water Plant Upgrade | HVAC

Kerfoot Mechanical were engaged to undertake the Mechanical electrical (HVAC) works at the Sydney University Seymour Centre.

This project included the supply and install of a new Form 3B Mechanical switchboard to replace existing. Kerfoot carried out numerous site surveys to investigate existing Mechanical services to be retained or replaced, BMS and Fire interface. This proved to be a difficult and tedious exercise due to no previous electrical drawings being made available and 30-year-old power and control wiring.

There was a lot of planning involved prior to the Mechanical Switchboard changeover to ensure no Mechanical Services are disrupted at any time. All works where to be carried out within a strict program during a small window within the Christmas holidays.

Kerfoot however Successfully supplied a new fully compliant form 3B Switchboard with no disruption to the Mechanical services. Energy Meters were also installed to monitor energy consumption.

Kerfoot were also engaged to supply and install new Power and Control Wiring to the following equipment as well retain all existing services within the new Mechanical Switchboard.

  • Water Cooled Chillers
  • Condenser water Pumps
  • Chilled water Pumps
  • Hot Water Boiler
  • Hot Water Pumps
  • Air Handling Units

This proved to be a very successful project for both Kerfoot and the Mechanical Services Contractor and we look forward to working with them again in the future.