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Queensland Ballet Thomas Dixon Centre

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Project Overview

The Queensland Ballet’s historic Thomas Dixon Centre in Brisbane’s West End underwent a major refurbishment, including a three-storey expansion designed to provide additional rehearsal and performance spaces. Originally built in 1908 and home to the Queensland Ballet since 1991, the redevelopment required electrical infrastructure capable of servicing both the existing heritage building and the expanded facilities. CV partnered with Hansen Yuncken to deliver a turnkey Large Customer Connection (LCC) package. Working closely with Energex, CV progressed the design and installation of an indoor substation and associated infrastructure while coordinating the works with five other Energex projects occurring in the surrounding area.

  • Industry Community Centres & Facilities
  • Client Hansen Yuncken
  • Location West End, Brisbane, QLD
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Scope of Works

CV delivered the design and construction of the electrical connection infrastructure required to support the redeveloped Thomas Dixon Centre. The package incorporated the indoor substation and associated civil and electrical infrastructure required for the Energex connection.

Key deliverables:

  • Design and installation of an Energex indoor substation, including:
    • 1 x 1.5MVA dry-type transformer
    • 1 x ABB RMU
    • 1 x LV indoor switchboard
  • Installation of electromagnetic frequency (EMF) shielding
  • Installation of substation doors
  • Installation of civil conduits along Drake Street, Montague Road and Raven Street for Energex
  • Installation of an HV pit on Montague Road

Outcomes & Impact

  • First-inspection approval – CV achieved Energex approval for construction of the physical substation on the first inspection, demonstrating the team’s capability and experience.
  • Accelerated site power – First-inspection approval of the physical substation enabled electrical equipment installation to progress, helping expedite power to the site.
  • Complex stakeholder coordination – CV coordinated closely with Energex to integrate the Thomas Dixon Centre design works with five other Energex projects occurring in the area.
  • Integrated infrastructure solution – CV developed the electrical solution to provide power to both the existing heritage building and the additional infrastructure associated with the three-storey expansion.

The CV Difference

CV’s ability to navigate complex network requirements, stakeholder interfaces and site constraints demonstrates the strength of our LCC delivery capability. First-inspection Energex approval reflects the team’s technical expertise, thorough planning and focus on getting critical infrastructure right the first time.