Client: Addelec
Location: Educational Facility on the Sunshine Coast, QLD
Budget: Not disclosed
Date: April 2024
Services Provided
- Underground Reticulation
- EV Charger Installation
- Power and Data Installation and Termination
- Cable Tray Installation
Project Overview
Addelec engaged our team to install EV chargers for parking at an educational facility on the Sunshine Coast. The scope included:
- Underground power supply to 1 x ABB Terra DC Wall Box 24kW Charger
- Underground power supply to 1 x Dual ABB 7kW Charger
- Concrete foundations for both chargers
- Installation of cable tray for power and data to 12 x ABB 7kW AC chargers
- Installation of a total of 15 EV chargers
- Data network installation and termination using Cat6a shielded cabling, including mounting and connection of LMS enclosure
- All trenching works
- Backfill and compaction of trenches
- Installation of topsoil
Challenges & Solutions
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Challenge |
Solution |
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Trenching was planned using a vacuum truck, but noise restrictions prevented its use on the day of commencement. |
Additional manpower was brought in to manually dig trenches and foundations, ensuring timely completion without delays. |
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Chargers shared power supply with operational learning facilities. |
Maintained strong communication with stakeholders and arranged a backup generator to power the park during changeover where needed. |
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Multi-party communication between our team, Addelec, and the educational facility. |
Established centralized communication protocols and held regular check-ins to ensure alignment. |
Outcome
- Project delivered on time
- Met all technical and operational requirements
- Infrastructure now supports high-speed EV charging
- Educational facility remained functional throughout the build, with only a planned 2-hour shutdown
- No noise complaints recorded
- Stakeholders were kept informed and engaged
Client Benefit
This successful deployment sets a benchmark for future regional infrastructure projects.
Additional Information
Photos from the site showcase the quality and precision of the completed work.
