Major Infrastructure Plant Equipment
Chilled Water Network Upgrade
Client: Sydney Airport
Value: Confidential
Sector: Transport / Aviation
Role: Project Management, Design Management, Business Case Advisory Services
Project Summary:
CAA developed a strategy to upgrade the Chilled Water Pipework infrastructure at Sydney Airport’s Terminal 1 to support its 2050 future upgrades. The project involved the replacement of 5km of pipework in an underground services tunnel. We developed a delivery strategy that avoided any disruption to the terminal during delivery.
Key Inclusions:
Presented business case to SYD Board for approval
Technical and feasibility assessments and consultant engagements
Tender management and procurement of D&C contractor
Stakeholder consultation and infrastructure planning for 2050 goals
Sydney Airport
Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) Asset Replacement
Client: Sydney Airport Corporation
Value: $8.3 million
Role:Project Manager
Project Summary:
PCAs deliver temperature-controlled air to parked aircraft, reducing fuel use by allowing the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to be turned off. This project focused on replacing aging PCA units to increase operational reliability, compatibility with next-gen aircraft, and overall sustainability.
Scope Highlights:
Development of proactive asset renewal strategy
Assessment of upstream electrical connections and required upgrades
Detailed designs for unit locations and technical integration
Tender documentation and prioritised delivery schedule aligned with airport operations
$8.3M
Visual Guidance Docking System (NIGS/VDGS) Renewal
Client: Sydney Airport Corporation
Value: $11.9 million
Role: Project Manager
Project Summary:
Up to 81 docking units across Sydney Airport’s terminals were assessed and scoped for refurbishment or replacement. These systems are critical to SYD’s operational efficiency and aircraft safety on arrival.
Key Deliverables:
Full technical and structural assessment of all existing NIGS
Defined upgrade or replace strategies for each unit
Electrical and façade interface reviews
Prioritised renewal program to reduce disruption and enhance precision docking
$11.9M
Ground Power Unit (GPU) Asset Replacement
Client: Sydney Airport Corporation
Value: $10 million
Role: Project Manager
Project Summary:
Upgrade and replacement of 56 Ground Power Units and installation of 46 coiler systems to support aircraft during turnaround. The project aligns with SYD’s sustainability goals, significantly improving energy efficiency.
Key Outcomes:
Replacement of GPU infrastructure and circuit protection
Electrical submains and containment upgrades
Increased electrical efficiency by 25%
Estimated energy reduction of 2.56M kWh/year (~$982K annual savings)
$10M
High Voltage Network Upgrades x2
Client: The Start Casino
Value: $8 million
Role: Project Manager
Project Summary:
Two major HV upgrades across The Star Casino properties to increase redundancy, improve safety, and align with long-term infrastructure planning.
Scope 1:
Replacement of HV boards, RMUs, 4000A MSBs, and cabling
Delivery of 12MW backup generation
Executed over 160 planned electrical shutdowns
Scope 2:
Upgrade from 12MVA to 16MVA via 11kV Energex network
New metering stations and reconfigured zone substation
Masterplan-aligned redundant HV supply and increased gas flow capacity
$8M
Qiddiya Entertainment Precinct (Saudi Arabia)
Client: Introba MEP Consultants
Value: Confidential
Role: Project Manager, Desin Manager
Project Summary:
Management of schematic and detailed MEP design delivery for a $3.5B USD E-Gaming precinct in Riyadh. Coordination of 31 design consultants across multiple disciplines and time zones.
Key Tasks:
Coordination of design deliverables and stakeholder expectations
Program management of all MEP-related documentation
Liaison between Introba and wider project team
Data Centre Deployment – Vienna & Madrid
Client: Confidential
Value: €80 million
Role: Design Management, Procurement Management
Project Summary:
Overseeing global design and procurement for mission-critical data centre facilities in Europe.
Key Deliverables
Design management from RIBA Stage 2–4
Procurement of all key MEP plant and systems: MV boards, TXs, eHouses, UPS, generators, and evaporative cooling units
€80M
Sea Water Condenser Plant Replacement
Client: Star Casino – Sydney Integrated Resort
Value: $12 million
Role: Client Representative, Project Management, Design Management, Program Management
Project Summary:
Replacement of the entire sea water condenser water system located 7 metres below sea level in Darling Harbour, supporting 35MW of cooling capacity.
Key Tasks:
3 x 500 l/s Grundfos Super Duplex SS pumps
1200mm primary header, controls, and Bernoulli filtration
Delivered in a high-risk marine environment under the active resort
$12M
Chilled Water Central Energy Plant Upgrade
Client: Star Casino – Gold Coast Integrated Resort
Value: $19 million
Role: Project Management, Design Management
Project Summary:
Replacement of 15MW of chillers with a new 22MW capacity plant including 5 x 4MW units and 30MW Cooling Tower farm. Included integrated condenser heat exchange for optimal energy transfer.
$19M
Electrical Central Energy Plant Upgrade
Client: Star Casino – Gold Coast Integrated Resort
Value: $10 million
Role: Client Representative, Project Management, Design Management
Project Summary:
Major electrical infrastructure upgrade to support future energy needs. Included HV and MSB upgrades, backup power generation, and carefully managed shutdowns.
Highlights:
3 x HV Boards, RMUs, 7 x 4000A MSBs
12MW of backup generation
160 coordinated electrical shutdowns