Major Projects
Carrier Trunk Network West Coast
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This large-scale project involved the construction of a new backbone fibre optic link through regional WA.
Project works involved:
· Build of 5 new CEVs; hauling lead-in cables, installation of FTPs and termination of cables.
· OTDR, insertion loss testing and reporting of 400km link.
· Investigate and resolve fibre issues
· Network auditing and reporting
Status: Completed Duration: Dec 2023 to May 2024
Data Centra Migration Sydney
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved the migration of live services to a new data centre.
Project works involved:
· Audit of existing network records.
· Pre-splicing works to build fibre paths to new DC.
· Haul new tie cables between enclosures.
· Pre-patching and testing
· 17 nights of cutovers
Status: Completed Duration: Aug 2023 to Mar 2024
Port Botany CCTV
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved the installation of a new optical fibre network for CCTV around the Port Botany shipping facility. Port Botany in Sydney’s south is one of Australia’s largest container ports.
Project works involved:
· Install FOBOTs and termination of cables in road side cabinets and central comms room.
· OTDR and reporting.
· Integration of new CCTV network into existing network and TfNSW infrastructure.
Status: Completed Duration: Oct 2021 to May 2022
Carrier Cable Repair Silver City Highway
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved replacement of a damaged fibre optic cable located on the remote Silver City Highway between Wentworth and Broken Hill. The cable forms part of critical link for far west NSW.
Project works involved:
· Cutover splicing at 2 locations.
· OTDR, insertion loss testing and reporting.
Status: Completed Duration: Oct 2021
Carrier Trunk Network East Coast
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This large-scale project involved the construction of a new inter-capital fibre optic link through regional NSW.
Project works involved:
· Build of 5 new CEVs; hauling lead-in cables, installation of FTPs and termination of cables. · New joint builds and splicing for 30km section.
· OTDR, insertion loss testing and reporting of full 300km link.
· Investigate and resolve fibre issues
· Network auditing and reporting
Status: Completed Duration: Nov 2020 to Dec 2021
Carrier Cable Relocation ARTC Inland Rail
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved the relocation of sections of fibre optic cable impacted by an ARTC inland Rail upgrade project. The ARTC project was broken into 2 stages due to its scale and complexity.
Project works involved:
Stage 1
· Pre-build and testing of multiple sections of new fibre path.
· Cutover splicing at 4 locations.
· OTDR, insertion loss testing and reporting.
Stage 2
· Onsite supervision during cable protections work.
Status: Completed Duration: Jul 2020 / Apr 2021 to Jul 2021
M4 Smart Motorway
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
M4 Smart Motorway Project is an NSW Govt infrastructure project to introduce ITS to the existing 35km section of motorway. Velocom was engaged for Stage 1 of the project and went on to also complete Stage 2 and 3.
Project works involved:
· New joint builds and splicing
· Install FOBOTs and termination of cables in road side cabinets
· OTDR, insertion loss testing and reporting
· Investigate and resolve all fibre issues
· Integration of new M4SM network into existing M7 network.
Status: Completed Duration: Apr to Jul 2019 / Oct 2019 to Mar 2020
Carrier POP Relocation Dubbo
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved relocating a carrier’s POP site to another location.
Project works involved:
· Pre build of new POP site; haul 2 new 144F lead-in cables and terminate
· Civils connecting pits
· New joint build and haul 2 new cables to connect with existing network
· 2 nights of cutover at 3 locations
· Cable cut and pullback which involved organising a power outage to deenergise pits
· OTDR Testing
· Decom old site
Status: Completed Duration: Oct to Nov 2018
M4 East Tunnel WestConnex
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
M4 East tunnel comes under stage 1 of the NSW Govt WestConnex project. Velocom was involved in the splicing and testing of the tunnels ITS.
Project works involved:
· New joint builds and splicing
· Install FOBOTs and termination of cables
· OTDR and insertion loss testing of 6000 fibres and reporting
· Investigate and resolve all fibre issues
Status: Completed Duration: Aug 2018 to Mar 2019
Carrier Northbourne Ave CLR Relocation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project involved relocating a carrier’s cables on Northbourne Ave to make way for the Canberra Light Rail development.
Project works involved:
· 5 nights of cutovers at 12 locations
· Multiple cables cut and pullback
· Pre and post cutover splicing works
· OTDR Testing
Status: Completed Duration: Jun 2017 to Mar 2018
M4 Widening WestConnex
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
M4 Widening comes under stage 1 of the NSW Govt WestConnex project. Velocom was engaged towards the end of the project to help close out delivery of the ITS.
Project works involved:
· New joint builds and splicing
· Install FOBOTs and termination of cables
· OTDR, insertion loss testing and reporting
· Investigate and resolve all fibre issues
· Cutovers to connect new network to existing RMS infrastructure
· Audit records and retest existing motorway CCTV network
Status: Completed Duration: Apr to Jul 2017