Head Contractor: BMD
Sub Contractor: Service Stream
Project Start: 2023
Project Complete: 2025
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Project Overview
The BESS project is a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing energy storage capabilities in the Mornington Peninsula region. This project required a fully integrated site compound solution to support two separate workforce locations on the same premises, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability throughout the 12-month duration.
fully integrated site compound
fully integrated site compound
Two distinct site locations on the same premises
Required separate, yet integrated, site facilities for different workforce sizes.
Regional, remote location
No existing infrastructure for shelter or workforce amenities.
Varying workforce sizes across both sites
Needed scalable facilities to accommodate different crew sizes efficiently.
Weather exposure (Australian summer conditions)
No existing shelter, putting workers at risk of heat stress.
Sustainability requirements
Project mandated the use of biodiesel and other environmentally conscious site solutions.
Fast turnaround time
Project deadlines required rapid deployment of site infrastructure and utilities.
Risk of septic tank overflows
No existing wastewater infrastructure; required active liquid-level monitoring to prevent spills.
Plumbing and wastewater management
Rental of:
Site sheds
Fencing
Site security cameras
Generator
Water & sewer tanks/pumps etc
Transport & installation on site
Supply, assembly & placement of furniture
Supply & installation of appliances, fire safety, first aid, signage, access stairs etc.
All ongoing servicing, including:
Commercial cleaning
Septic pumpout servicing
Fresh water supply
Hard waste collection
