JSC Junior Sailer Carpark

Services

Electrical & Lightening / Data & Communications / Project Management

Industries

Defence

Project Manager

Scott Garrick

Location

Larrakeyah Naval Base, NT

Scope

Design and installation of four 30m lighting towers with floodlights, distribution board, and underground reticulation 

Contract Value

Approximately $1.1m

Timeline

Works executed through 2023 

Project Overview

MEC NT undertook the electrical services package for the Junior Sailors Carpark project at Larrakeyah Naval Base, Northern Territory. The scope included electrical reticulation, lighting, and communications infrastructure to support the new carpark facility. The works were delivered under subcontract to Sunbuild Pty Ltd, with a contract sum exceeding $1.1 million including variations. The project required compliance with Defence standards and integration within an operational base environment.

Challenge

  • Delivering electrical and communications infrastructure within a secure Defence environment.


  • Coordinating works to minimise disruption to base operations and maintain strict security protocols.


  • Managing design compliance and approvals while adhering to tight programme requirements.



  • Addressing site-specific constraints and ensuring quality assurance in a high-security setting.

Solution



  • Supplied and installed electrical reticulation and lighting systems for the carpark.


  • Integrated data and communications conduits to support operational requirements.


  •  Applied Defence-compliant QA processes, including inspection and test plans (ITPs).


  • Coordinated closely with Sunbuild and Defence representatives to ensure programme alignment and security compliance.


  • Delivered full documentation and as-constructed drawings for handover.

Results

  • Successful completion of electrical services package within contractual and security requirements.


  • Enhanced functionality and safety of the Junior Sailors Carpark through reliable lighting and communications infrastructure.



  • Comprehensive compliance documentation supporting ongoing maintenance and Defence audit processes.