South Metropolitan Health Service engaged NJP Electrical Services to deliver a critical infrastructure upgrade at Fremantle Hospital’s Radiology Department. The project enabled the installtion of a new CT machine alongside existing equipment, requiring substantial electrical capacity enhancement.
The Challenge:
Fremantle Hospital’s existing electrical infrastructure lacked capacity to support an additional CT machine in the Radiology Department. A new non-essential switchboard was required to power multiple critical areas.
Project Timeline:
2023-2024
Project Value:
$350,000 (ex GST)
Areas Served:
- Radiology Department
- Operating Threates
- Clinical Services Sterlisation Department (CSSD)
- Multiple ward and clinical areas
The project required careful coordination to ensure uninterrupted service delivery across all critical hospital functions whilst upgrading essential infrastructure.
Comprehensive Scope of Works
1. Switchboard Design & Installation
Design and installation of new non-essential switchboard with modifications to meet updated electrical load and space constraints.
2. Sub-Mains Installation
Installation of interconnection sub-mains between the SRS board and CT Power Distribution Unit (PDU).
3. CT Room Integration
Associated CT room works including ‘Do Not Enter’ warning lights integrated with CT operational controls.
4. Testing & Commussioning
Comprehensive testing, commissioning, and energisation of all systems within required operational timelines.
Delivering Excellence in Live Hospital Environments
This project showcases NJP Electrical Services’ proven capability in managing complex healthcare infrastructure projects. Working within a live hospital environment presented unique challenges that required specialist expertise and meticulous planning.
1. Live Environment Management
Extensive experience working within operational hospital environments and critical clinical facilities without disrupting patient care.
2. Shutdown Coordination
Managing electrical shutdowns and staged outages strategically to ensure essential services remained unaffected throughout the project.
3. Compliant Delivery
Delivering compliant, safe, and fully tested electrical infrastructure under tight timelines whilst meeting all regulatory requirements.
4. Stakeholder Management
Coordinating effectively with health department project managers, consultants, and equipment suppliers to ensure seamless project delivery.
Successful Project Outcome
Despite tight timelines, late design variations and concurrent site projects, NJP Electrical Services successfully completed all electrical works on time and to specification.
The new CT machine was commissioned and operational by the required deadline, ensuring uninterrupted diagnostic capacity for South Metropolitan patients.