Author: Axis Plumbing

The South Coast Correctional Centre at Nowra has been selected for expansion as part of the NSW Government’s $3.8 billion Prison Bed Capacity Program.

The expansion will see the following additions and alterations:

• 160 maximum-security beds;
• 200 minimum-security beds;
• Conversion of an existing 200 minimum-security beds to medium-security;
• Refurbishment and extensions to existing buildings, including visits area, clinic, AVL suites, car park and reception area; and
• New industries building, High Intensity Program Unit (HIPU) and staff amenities building.

Scope of Work:

Hydraulic Services: In ground Sanitary Drainage, Trade Waste and Storm Water System. Elevated Sanitary, Trade Waste and Storm Water System. Potable, Non- potable, Hot and Warm Water System, Gas System, Fit off and testing and Commissioning. Axis Plumbing ACT was engaged to undertake and deliver the Design and Construction of the project.

The revitalisation of Union Court and University Avenue stage 1 will combine the best elements of existing campus life and bring a new learning, cultural, physical and social experience to us in a village setting. The revitalised precinct will feature:

• State-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities
• Environmentally-sustainable student accommodation
• New health and recreational facilities, including a 25-metre pool
• An events centre with large and small auditoriums, a new cinema for the ANU Film Club and a student theatre
• Food, café, bar and retail services with extended hours
• A centralised student services hub and building for student groups and societies, and
• Underground parking.

All set in a beautiful new landscaped environment.

Scope of Work:

Mechanical Services: Axis Plumbing has been engaged to supply the HHW and CCW services for the Mechanical Package. Including in ground ISNA pipe works. All works to be completed in a six-month program.

Axis Plumbing on Behalf of  Watpac undertook the hydraulic services on the Single leap II defence housing project, the project consisted  of 7 precinct Buildings on  ADFA consisting of 80 Units and 33 Units over 2 precinct  Buildings

Key Hydraulic Components on Single Leap II:

• Design & Construct contract
• IEW Infrastructure upgrade works.
• Solar Heating
• Fire Supply
• Rainwater Re-use

Axis Plumbing on Behalf of  fredon Air pty ltd  undertook mechanical piping works on the HMAS Harman  project  ACT . The mechanical piping of these works included, New Plant room, Data Hall cooling , chilled water storage tank pipework

The project was completed in a very short time frame with regards to the amount and size of services installed. The overall duration just under 9 months in which time Axis installed in excess of 3.5 kilometres of pipe ranging in size from 15mm diameter up to 350mm diameter and peaking at a total labour force of 55 men. The project was unconventional in its sequencing which placed pressure on time frames and meant that prefabrication was pivotal to the delivery and success of the installation.

Key Mechanical components on HMAS Harman Mechanical Pipe-wok projectt:

• Chilled pipe work
• Heating water pipework
• Large Bore spiral copper installation