The scope of work comprised of main site infrastructure upgrades including HV, fibre and copper communications cabling, new main switchboards including generator control upgrades, electrical and communications installations to the refurbished and new facilities.
Work involved carefully planned shutdowns and cut overs to minimise any disruption of services to the operating hospital and associated heath sites.
Prior to award, Built Environs rigorously reviewed our offer to build confidence that Nilsen had correct understanding of the scope and all the electrical and communication shut down requirements. Nilsen delivered the project successfully, on time and on budget, to the satisfaction of Built Environs and the Department of Health and Wellbeing.
Nilsen hoisted the new Generator board down into the basement and set up temporary generators on ground level. Over the course of two nights, the generators were disconnected from the hospital and linked to the standby sets that were introduced. The generator board was then removed and the new one installed. The work was then reversed from the temporary arrangement and bring back on line the new generator board and generator controls for the hospitals generator sets. Every time this was done it involved significant critical work plans that had to be approved by all stake holders.
Time was of the essence during these changeovers as the hospital was left without generator backup during the tests which included set times for site wide momentary black outs.
DALI LED lighting with CBUS control was implemented throughout the new and refurbished areas highlighting a commitment to sustainability and the environment. Above the usual lighting control switches these areas also included timed and motion sensors to ensure that the power consumption was managed in the most efficient way possible. This was designed by consultants and further developed and optimised with the help of Nilsen on site.
End user engagement and consultation has been key to this project’s success. Countless round table meetings with user groups and different departments of Health were undertaken for the many electrical and communication shutdowns. Critical work plans where developed and signed off by all that may have been impacted by the shutdowns. This was to ensure that all interested parties were kept well informed and their concerns were addressed so that disruptions were alleviated, kept to a minimum or coordinated for better time slots.
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