RAAF Base Wagga Fire Safety Upgrades
CLIENT
Department of Defence
SUPERINTENDENT
Aurecon
DURATION
15 Months
BUDGET
$3 - 5 million
Monarch was engaged under a Design and Construct contract to complete fire safety compliance works across the RAAF Wagga Base. Monarch completed upgrades to wet fire, dry fire, emergency lighting and access safety across 20 accommodation buildings, 15 aircraft hangars and 6 office/training facilities.
The works included:
new fire hose reels, hydrants and boosters including inground hydraulic works
fire sprinkler extensions
visual warning devices, emergency and exit lighting, and public address system upgrades
mechanical override provisions
upgrade/replacement handrails and balustrades
flammable storage cabinet upgrades
door maintenance
signage
emergency egress improvements
This project had its challenges with impacts to the original scope and program. During the initial design stage and subsequent early works, it was identified that the existing Fire Indicator Panels and associated detection devices were past their useful life and unable to be incorporated into the new building management system. Monarch investigated suitable solutions and coordinated the full replacement across 16 buildings, providing long term maintenance benefits to the client.
Further challenges included the identification of contaminated spoil, lead and asbestos during works. This required Monarch to work within strict Defence protocols to safely isolate, store, test and remove the material from base whilst maintaining program and minimising cost.
