Narrabeen Control Building Roof Replacement

The Narrabeen Substation Control building houses the live electrical switchgear and equipment that control the adjacent substation. As part of the upgrade of ageing assets, Multiworks was engaged directly by Ausgrid as Principal Contractor to replace the existing roof while maintaining the live operations of the substation and the electrical network. The works included: replacement of roof tiles with Colorbond sheets, installation of CFC sheets, replacement of gutters, installation of new downpipes, installation of earthing spires and installation of new anchor points.

Prior to commencement of the roof replacement works the Narrabeen Control Building was impacted by a storm causing leakage inside the Switch-rooms. Ausgrid engaged Multiworks to execute emergency works to stop the leakage. This required the roof replacement works to be brought forward and delivered within a significantly constrained time frame.

Multiworks effectively mobilised a skilled team including additional resources from interstate. Due to the poor condition of the existing roof, Multiworks made the entire control room building watertight through implementing anchor points and tarping. This provided a temporary shield around the whole building, eliminated any impacts due to poor weather and ensured the ongoing operation of the control room.

Multiworks delivered the project one month ahead of schedule, while also completing the Castle Cove Substation works.