MDF Group specialises in construction for the commercial and industrial sectors where there are projects involving high value assets with
- Demanding specifications
- Restricted or constrained access
- The demand for minimal disruption to co-located production or process
- A hazardous environment requiring trained operatives
- Non-standard construction hours.
Through our specialised staff, planning technology, impeccable safety record and delivery systems, MDF Group is able to assist Clients with even the most demanding and restrictive projects. For the past five years MDF Group has experienced no (nil) lost time injuries. We are very proud of our safety record, while mindful that it can only be maintained through teamwork, professionalism and vigilance.
MDF Group has substantial experience in construction and project management for the electrical infrastructure industry. We have completed over 280 substation upgrades for Ausgrid and multiple projects for Integral Energy and Endeavour Energy. We have experienced personnel with substation entry training, GIS map reading and other required training certificates.
Past Projects
Ausgrid Zone and heritage substations
Scope of works: Upgrade of 155 zone substations and 30 heritage substations
3 Year Serial Contract Schedule of Rates.
Fire & Security Upgrade of perimeter books & windows to substation buildings – Total of 210 Zone Substations from Sutherland to the Hunter Valley.
Constraints
- Live Ausgrid Substations
- Maintain security of substations during works.
- Replacement doors, Frames & Grilles are non-standard to suit specific existing openings.
How those constraints were overcome
- Trained Installation Operatives
- Door replacements are completed in one day & left secure.
- Each site is detail measured by MDF Group. CAD Drawings are produced for manufacture of all Individual Frames, Doors, Metal Doors & Security Grilles.
- All Doors & Frames are pre-hung & painted prior to delivery to site to minimise time on site & errors.
Ausgrid Distribution fencing
Scope: Security upgrade to 20 enclosure substations. Schedule of rates for assessment of SOW required, design & certification of new anti-climb security fencing, gates, security grilles & access doors to awarded substations. These substations are generally located on public or private property and are accessible by the public.
Constraints
- Live Ausgrid Substations.
- Maintain security of substations from public access during works.
- Application of Ausgrid generic designs to site specific conditions, access & constructions.
- Ausgrid acceptance of site assessment reports.
How those constraints were overcome
- Trained installation operatives & agreement of protection measures with Ausgrid.
- Temporary protection fencing placed before demolitions.
- Engaged structural engineer to design & certify compliance with AS similarly engage BCA accredited certifier as required for BCA compliance.
- Regular meetings with Ausgrid to seek approvals.
