The Client
The next phase of Gold Coast Airport's new terminal expansion has officially opened, welcoming international passengers, and bringing the three-year project to a close. The modern, 30,000sq m domestic and international terminal doubles the airport's footprint and supports current and future growth for the Gold Coast and northern NSW's popular holiday and business destinations.
The three-level, beautifully designed terminal took three years to build and provided 2,000 jobs in the local community. It has six new gates, new shops and cafes, and space for up to 19 large aircraft.
It features four glass aerobridges, seven escalators, and nine lifts, as well as new boarding facilities, a departure lounge, baggage handling and border control facilities, a parents room, a multi-faith room, and a VIP room. People waiting in the international departure lounge will be treated to breathtaking views of the Gold Coast and the northern New South Wales hinterland.
Airports require dependable power and Elsteel Techno Module has the reputation and history of performance to give peace of mind to the airport’s owners. Elsteel’s requirement of design assistance and supporting compliance documentation for the extensive Switchboard installation, which is over 13 meters long was provided by IPD group, the best solution provider in the market.
How IPD Could Help with the Switchboard Installation
IPD Group is an Australian company with a significant national footprint in the electrical industry and has been providing services for over 65 years.
“The long-term cooperation between Elsteel and IPD has resulted in much growth and development for both parties,” says Fang Logstrup, Managing Director of Elsteel.
Elsteel’s Australian distributor IPD Group aids in the building of the 13m long Switchboard. At over 13 meters long the Switchboard is being built in several shipping sections and will be re- assembled on site. Full compliance to AS/NZS 61439 is mandatory, and the extensive testing done on the Techno system by Elsteel makes the design verification process easy and transparent. Design assistance and supporting compliance documentation provided by the team at IPD makes it easier for the switchboard assembler to meet the requirements of the project.
Why Elsteel's Techno Module Technology Was the First Choice?
The IPD and Elsteel Techno modular switchboard system is the most trusted switchboard system in the Australian market. Throughout the past 40 years, the Techno system has undergone and continues to undergo innovative, development, and improvement stages to ensure that the system continues to meet the high standards that Techno customers have come to expect. The Techno system has been design validated and is fully compliant with the most recent industry standards.
“The flexibility of the Techno Module system and the large database of tested systems helped fulfil the project requirements. Elsteel’s Techno Module is considered to be one of the most tested systems in the world – and that is the view of leading switchboard manufacturers in Australia,” Brian Rodricks, IPD Business Manager.
The IPD and Elsteel teams collaborate to ensure the supply and assembly of new switchboards for the Gold Coast airport expansion project. Our goal is to consistently provide the highest quality solutions to our clients and assist them in paving the way for long-term business success. The Elsteel team is not afraid of a challenge and is always available to our clients. The Gold Coast airport expansion project is just one of the many examples of our consistent and dedicated work.