The new Tweed Valley Hospital is a $723.3 million investment by the NSW Government to address the healthcare needs of the growing population. The new hospital offers more beds, an expanded emergency department, enhanced medical, surgical, and mental health services, as well as expanded outpatient services with more clinics. It also introduces new interventional cardiology and radiotherapy services as part of integrated cancer care. The hospital functions as a major referral centre within the Northern NSW Local Health District’s network of hospitals and community health facilities across the region.

Fredon QLD was engaged to design, supply, install, test, and commission the Electrical, Communications and High Voltage services associated with this project.

The extensive project scope consisted of:

• HV Reticulation System and Precinct Metering
• HV Conduits, Trenching and Pits
• HV Feeders, Switchboards, Switchgear, Transformers, Substations and Generators
• LV & HV SCADA Systems
• LV Earthing & Comms Systems
• LV Metering, Distribution & Electro Medical Distribution Systems
• UPS & Distribution Systems
• Power Factor Correction & Harmonic Mitigation Equipment
• Electro-Magnetic Shielding
• Switchboards
• Cable Support Systems, Floor Boxes and Cable Trenching
• Lighting and Lighting Control Systems
• Exit & Emergency Lighting Centrally Monitored
• Aviation Lighting and Control Systems
• Lightning Protection Systems
• Seismic Restraints and Supports
• Medical Services Panels
• Dry & Wet Fire Systems, Interface and Monitoring
• Electronic Smoke Detection System
• Fire Fan Control & Indication Panels
• Valve Monitoring & Emergency Warning & Intercommunication Systems (EWIS)
• Graphics Computers, Control and Indicating Equipment

With this project, the team set new benchmarks in building automation and system integration. Their innovative KNX Automation System used integrated various services for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, including lighting control, surge diverter monitoring, and load management. The system automatically generated commissioning documents and pre-programming semantics in Engineering Tool Software. Additionally, the integrated DALI reporting service identified and reported faults at the individual fitting level, enhancing user experience, streamlining maintenance, and improving operational efficiency.

The team successfully completed this project in May 2024.