Job Summary – Mascot Industrial Property
The client at this Mascot industrial property required significant hydraulic upgrades, encompassing all water service systems. This included new fire hose reel services, fire hydrant services, fire sprinkler (drencher) systems, and potable water services.
The works involved approximately 100 metres of trenching to facilitate the installation of new underground services. We installed 125mm MDPE (Medium Density Polyethylene) pipework, which was electrofusion welded. This material was selected due to its efficiency in installation, strong and secure jointing, cost-effectiveness compared to copper or stainless steel, durability, and resistance to corrosion. MDPE is also well suited to environments with potentially contaminated or acidic soils, which is common in the Mascot area due to its industrial history.
In addition, two 65mm MDPE lines were installed to service the potable water supply and fire hose reel system.
Core drilling was undertaken to route services through building foundations and walls. Internally, copper pipework was installed and suspended from the purlins to supply both the fire hose reels and potable water services.
The fire hydrant system was installed using Victaulic steel pipework. This was chosen due to its lower cost compared to copper, ease of installation, and flexibility of the jointing system, allowing for adjustments, disassembly, and reconfiguration if required.
External fire sprinklers (drenchers) were installed over glazed areas of the building to provide protection against fire exposure from external sources.
All systems were tested and commissioned upon completion to ensure full operational compliance.
