The construction of M2 Stage 4 involved working adjacent and connecting with Stage 1 so careful consideration was required to ensure unauthorised access did not occur on either the construction side or the operational facility side. Stage 1 was also operational so there were challenges in working in a live environment, including connecting Stage 4 with Stage 1 via a new corridor section. This also included connection and integration of services such as fire systems, including gas suppression, dry fire, and the hydrant systems as well as electrical systems including integration into the existing HV Switch rooms and connections to existing LV Switch rooms.
Watch M2 Stage 4 go up
NEXTDC M2 Stage 4 Project Timelapse
Our Approach
Clear and constant communication between our project team and the client, particularly the NEXTDC staff working in adjoining buildings, was key during this project. To ensure the security of the adjoining Stage 1 building, security grade fences were installed and where the new building connected to the existing one, the line was delineated with clear hoarding and a secured door keyed to NEXTDC’s master key system. A thorough process was also followed when work was being conducted to connect the new and existing buildings, including work permits, approval of MOPs, facility inductions for every worker, security access passes, and service isolations where necessary.
