LIA Buildings 2 & 3

Services

Electrical & Lighting / Data & Communications / Security, CCTV, Access Control / Project Management

Industries

Defence

Project Manager

Scott Garrick

Location

RAAF Base Tindal, NT 

Scope

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

Timeline

Progressive works through 2024 to 2026

Project Overview

MEC NT currently undertaking the electrical and communications scope for LIA Buildings 2 & 3 at RAAF Base Tindal. The project involves comprehensive electrical civil works, internal and external power and lighting, Substation modifications, switchboards, cable trays, cabling, communications, MATV, NBN and C-Bus integration. Additional variations included underground works for the recreation room, temporary power and lighting, and electrical fit-out for the recreation room.

Challenge

The project required delivering complex electrical infrastructure across multiple new buildings within a secure defence environment. Challenges included: 

  • Coordinating works in a high-security location with strict access protocols. 


  • Managing concurrent civil and electrical activities to maintain schedule. 


  • Integrating multiple systems (power, lighting, MATV, NBN & C-Bus) while ensuring compliance with defence standards. 



  • Addressing variations and design changes during execution without impacting critical milestones.

Solution

MEC NT delivered a structured and compliant solution: 


  • Executed electrical civil works, external and internal power and lighting installations. 


  • Installed switchboards, cable trays, cabling, communications systems, MATV, and C-Bus automation. 


  • Managed variations including underground works and recreation room electrical fit-out. 



  • Applied rigorous QA processes, progress tracking, and stakeholder coordination to meet defence requirements.

Results

  • Successful delivery of electrical and communications infrastructure for LIA Buildings 2 & 3.

 

  • Enhanced operational capability through integrated systems and compliant installations. 


  • Maintained project schedule despite variations and complex site conditions. 



  • Provided full documentation and handover packages supporting ongoing maintenance.