Chiller Plant Upgrade – Clarke St, Southbank
SPMG were engaged by the builder Maben, to oversee the Design and Construct of the Mechanical (Including BAS), Electrical, Hydraulics (Gas, Sewer and Water) Lifts, Fire and Communications on this project.
Chiller Plant Upgrade
Client Representative, Design Manager and Project Manager.
Project:
Chiller Plant Upgrade
Role:
Crown Melbourne
AG Coombs, AECOM
Client:
Crown Melbourne
Partners:
Summary
The project involves the feasibility, design, documentation, and delivery of an upgrade to the existing air-cooled chiller plant for Crown’s Clarke Street Building, which has been operational 24/7 since the complex opened and is now at the end of its economically usable life.
This upgrade includes conducting a feasibility study of the existing plant, assessing options, preparing a budget, and recommending replacement works, which entail replacing two 1500kW chillers and one 750kW chiller that have surpassed their useful lifespan. The project also focuses on modifying the existing primary pumping system to implement a more efficient and reliable primary/secondary system, as well as installing a new BACnet Comfortpoint controls system.
Notably, the pump room is constructed off-site, lifted into position, pre-tested, and commissioned on-site, while modifications to the existing structural support systems are also required. Challenges include safely lifting plant and equipment over Whiteman Street in Southbank, executing cut-overs and works within a 24/7 operational facility, managing the significant weight of the equipment, and making necessary adjustments to the primary pumping system.
This upgrade includes conducting a feasibility study of the existing plant, assessing options, preparing a budget, and recommending replacement works, which entail replacing two 1500kW chillers and one 750kW chiller that have surpassed their useful lifespan. The project also focuses on modifying the existing primary pumping system to implement a more efficient and reliable primary/secondary system, as well as installing a new BACnet Comfortpoint controls system.
Notably, the pump room is constructed off-site, lifted into position, pre-tested, and commissioned on-site, while modifications to the existing structural support systems are also required. Challenges include safely lifting plant and equipment over Whiteman Street in Southbank, executing cut-overs and works within a 24/7 operational facility, managing the significant weight of the equipment, and making necessary adjustments to the primary pumping system.
