Tindal Dog Kennels

Services

Electrical & Lighting / Data & Communications / Hazardous Areas Management / Project Management

Industries

Defence

Location

RAAF Base Tindal, NT 

Timeline

Works executed 2024 to 2025

Location

RAAF Base Tindal, NT 

Scope

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

Timeline

Works executed 2024 to 2025

Project Overview

MEC NT undertook the electrical and communications scope for the Tindal Military Working Dog Kennels project at RAAF Base Tindal. The works included electrical services for external and building areas, hazardous area compliance, and integrated communications infrastructure. The project required coordination with Defence stakeholders and adherence to strict security and compliance standards.

Challenge

The project involved delivering electrical and communications upgrades within a secure Defence environment. Challenges included: 

• Managing hazardous area compliance for kennel facilities. 

• Coordinating installation of electrical and comms systems under strict security protocols. 



• Ensuring minimal disruption to base operations while meeting Defence standards.
  

Solution

MEC NT provided a comprehensive solution: 

• Installed electrical reticulation for kennel buildings and external areas, including lighting and power distribution. 

• Delivered communications infrastructure per Defence specifications, including surge protection and secure cabling. 

• Applied QA processes and hazardous area management to ensure compliance with AS/NZS standards. 



• Coordinated procurement and installation of lighting systems and associated gear, as detailed in project quotes.
  

Results

• Successful integration of electrical and communications systems within a high-security Defence facility. 

• Compliance with hazardous area and Defence standards achieved. 



• Delivered a robust infrastructure supporting kennel operations and future maintenance.