Client: Addelec
Location: NRMA Holiday Park, Airlie Beach, QLD
Budget: Not disclosed
Date: November / December 2024
Services Provided:
- Civil Works
- Underground Reticulation
- Switch Board Installations
- EV Charger Installation
- Power and Data Installation and Termination
Project Overview
Addelec engaged our team to deliver a full-scale infrastructure installation at the NRMA Holiday Park in Airlie Beach, QLD, focused on deploying ABB EV charging systems and supporting electrical upgrades. The scope of work included:
- Installation of a new 800A Main Switch Board for both the NRMA Park and the new EV charger infrastructure
- New underground mains supply from Ergon via 70 meters of trenching
- Underground power supply to two ABB Terra 184 DC Fast Chargers and one ABB 22kW AC charger
- Installation of 3 x ABB Chargers
- Installation of lighting with PE cell on a 6-meter street pole
- CCTV setup featuring a 270° fisheye camera
- Data network installation and termination using Cat6a shielded cabling
- All trenching works
- Concrete foundations for chargers and MSB
- Backfill and compaction of trenches
- Reinstallation of concrete
- Installation of topsoil
- Line marking of the site
- Temporary fencing and waste disposal for the site
Challenges & Solutions
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Challenge |
Solution |
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Site located 1027km from our home office, requiring complex logistics |
Coordinated delivery schedules with Addelec and mobilized tools and equipment efficiently to and from site |
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NRMA Holiday Park shared the same power supply and needed to remain operational during works, which were located at the main entrance |
Implemented staged work zones and clear signage to ensure uninterrupted access. Maintained strong communication with stakeholders and arranged a backup generator to power the park during changeover |
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New mains supply required trenching through the caravan park at double the normal depth |
Used a combination of machinery including a 6-ton excavator and an 8000L vacuum truck. Cables were pulled through using a 2-ton winch |
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Coordination with DNSP (Ergon) for power integration |
Scheduled DNSP activities in advance and maintained proactive communication |
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Multi-party communication between our team, Addelec, and NRMA |
Established centralized communication protocols and held regular check-ins to ensure alignment |
Outcome
The project was delivered on time and met all technical and operational requirements. The infrastructure now supports high-speed EV charging, enhanced lighting and surveillance, and robust data connectivity. The NRMA Holiday Park remained functional throughout the build, with only a planned 4-hour shutdown. No complaints of noise were recorded, and all stakeholders were kept informed and engaged.
Client Benefit
The upgraded site offers improved safety, modern amenities, and future-ready EV infrastructure. Seamless coordination and execution ensured minimal disruption and maximum value for Addelec and the end customer, NRMA.
Additional Information
Photos from the site showcase the quality and precision of the completed work. This successful deployment sets a benchmark for future regional infrastructure projects.
