PROJECT
Combined Efforts for
Courthouse Sustainability
Hydraulic and Energy Metering Systems
Department of Communities and Justice, BGIS
Hydraulic , Solar, Lighting, EV Charging and Energy Metering
Over 20 Courthouses across New South Wales
2023/2024
PROJECT INFORMATION
Platinum Electricians and JetBlack Plumbers were commissioned to lead a critical initiative aimed at enhancing the sustainability and operational efficiency of over 20 courthouses across New South Wales.
This comprehensive project involved the installation of advanced hydraulic and energy metering systems, enabling precise monitoring and management of resource usage. The team also supplied and installed solar power systems, battery storage, EV chargers , LED Lighting, and switchboard upgrades across multiple courthouses .
Through meticulous planning, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to quality workmanship, our teams successfully delivered a solution that not only meets regulatory standards but also significantly contributes to the courthouses' sustainability goals.
The successful completion of this project stands as a testament to our expertise in executing complex, large-scale infrastructure upgrades with minimal disruption to daily operations.
OBJECTIVES & PRIORITIES
Workmanship
Solutions
Disruption
SCOPE OF WORKS
1. Assessment and Planning:
- Conducted thorough site assessments and developed detailed installation plans tailored to the specific needs of each courthouse.
2. System Installation:
- Hydraulic Metering Systems: Installed state-of-the-art systems for accurate and real-time water usage monitoring.
- Energy Metering Equipment: Installed electrical metering equipment including split-core current transformers (CTs), meter screens, wireless connections, and voltage and current acquisition modules across 11 sites.
3. Integration with Existing Systems:
- Ensured seamless integration of new metering systems with existing plumbing and electrical infrastructure.
4. Regulatory Compliance:
- Adhered to all relevant water usage and environmental regulations, including necessary inspections and approvals.
5. Testing and Calibration:
- Conducted rigorous testing and calibration of the metering systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.
6. Training and Handover:
- Provided comprehensive training to courthouse maintenance staff on the operation and maintenance of the new systems.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Enhanced Monitoring: The new metering systems provide precise and real-time data on water and energy usage, enabling better resource management.
- Regulatory Adherence: Successfully complied with all regulatory requirements, ensuring a project outcome that meets high standards of safety and environmental responsibility.
- Operational Efficiency: The project was completed within the stipulated timeframe, with minimal disruption to courthouse operations.
- Sustainability: The advanced metering systems enhance the courthouses' sustainability by optimising water and energy usage and minimizing waste. Additionally, the installation of solar panels, LED lighting, and battery storage systems significantly contributes to the courthouses' overall sustainability goals.
PROJECT SPECIFIC
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
Muswellbrook Courthouse:
Addressed the non-feasibility of normal hours work and the requirement for a new metering DB. Solutions included using wireless connections for water meters and split-core CTs for easier installation without circuit interruption.
Tweed Heads Courthouse:
Managed space constraints and accessibility issues for new metering DB installations, utilising TF-55 split-core CTs across essential, non-essential, and HVAC systems.
Tamworth Courthouse
Implemented a two-pronged metering strategy to avoid disrupting critical services, utilizing wireless connections due to the geographical separation of metering points.
Coffs Harbour Courthouse:
Integrated metering for essential and non-essential services, managing extensive cable runs for EV charger DBs and implementing TF-55 CTs.
RECENT PROJECTS
TESLA MOTORS AUSTRALIA EV Supercharging Station Installation
TESLA MOTORS AUSTRALIAEV Supercharging Station InstallationView project
AMAZON Mezzanine Power and Lighting Fit Out
AMAZONMezzanine Power and Lighting Fit OutView project
ST DAVID'S RETIREMENT VILLAGE Generator & Switchboard Upgrade
ST DAVID'S RETIREMENT VILLAGEGenerator & Switchboard UpgradeView project