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  • Multi Residential, Sustainability

    EHDO Apartments – 29 Wood Street, Fremantle WA

    A full electrical fit-out for a modern residential complex featuring 15 apartments, commercial spaces, and PV solar integration.
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  • Multi Residential

    The Rokeby – 368 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA

    Comprehensive electrical services delivered across a mixed-use development with residential units, commercial spaces, car stackers, and PV solar systems.
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  • Heritage, Multi Residential, Specialist Lighting

    The Social, Henry Street Fremantle

    End-to-end electrical works for a mixed-use development featuring 22 units, a commercial space and car stackers.
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  • Multi Residential

    Melvista on Broadway – 79–81 Broadway, Nedlands WA

    Comprehensive electrical services delivered across a mixed-use development with residential units, commercial spaces, car stackers, and PV solar systems.
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  • Multi Residential, NDIS

    Leila Street Apartments – NDIS Accessible Design Integration

    By combining technical rigour, regulatory understanding, and proactive coordination, CWC delivered a cost-effective, compliant, and NDIS-ready electrical design that strengthened the project’s commercial viability, accessibility, and long-term operability.
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  • Heritage, Multi Residential, Sustainability, Vertical transportation

    Lyric Lane Apartments – Maylands, WA

    + Full electrical services up until handover + 52 Residential units + 5 Ground floor tenancies + Construction Cost in the order of $10-15M
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  • Multi Residential, Vertical transportation

    130 Wellington Street – Mosman Park, WA

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  • Multi Residential, Specialist Lighting

    Horizon Apartments – Lot 1 & 18 (No. 254-256) West Coast Hwy Scarborough

    The project stands as an example of technical leadership and community coordination, balancing complex service delivery with stakeholder management and urban design integrity.
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  • Multi Residential, Specialist Lighting, Sustainability

    17 Wickham Street – East Perth, WA

    Designed for efficiency and sustainability, the building incorporates PV solar generation and automated car-stacker technology, optimising performance within a constrained inner-city site.
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  • Mining, Modular

    Gorgon Island, 4,000+ Person Camp

    The Gorgon Project on Barrow Island required very large, purpose-built accommodation villages for thousands of workers during construction. The flagship Gorgon Construction Village was delivered under a design-and-construct contract (TDKJV / Decmil) and housed thousands of personnel.
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  • Heritage, Hospitality, Hotels, Modular

    Hougoumont Hotel

    One of the standout features of Hougoumont is how modern prefabricated / modular design (including sea-container / shipping container-styled construction) is blended with the heritage front.
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  • Multi Residential, Sustainability, WPC Upgrades

    McCabe Street Development – Mosman Park, WA

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  • Educational, PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Specialist Lighting, Sports & Recreational, Sustainability

    Frederick Irwin Anglican Primary School – Gymnasium

    The completed facility demonstrates how carefully considered engineering and lighting design can integrate energy efficiency, functionality, and visual impact.
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  • High Voltage (HV), Local Council, Sports & Recreational, Sustainability

    City of Joondalup

    Collaborative World Consultants have been provided full electrical engineering services for City of Joondalup on many local community projects
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  • Recreational

    City Beach Surf Club

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  • Hotels, Specialist Lighting

    Adnate, façade lighting 2019

    The lighting design for this landmark artwork was modelled in DIALux to determine the most suitable luminaires.
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  • Community, Hospitality, Local Council, Specialist Lighting, Sustainability

    Kalamunda Community Centre

    A purpose-built, contemporary community facility designed to support a wide range of local activities, events, and gatherings. The project showcases a thoughtful integration of architectural design with innovative electrical engineering solutions.
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  • Retail, Specialist Lighting, Sustainability

    Aldi National Rollout – NCC certification of lighting designs

    Aldi’s commitment to efficiency, simplicity, and value extends beyond its retail model into its building design — and the energy performance of its lighting systems reflects that same philosophy.
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  • Community, Educational, Specialist Lighting, Student accommodation, WPC Upgrades

    Waterford Student Accomodation

    When complete, Waterford Student Accommodation will deliver a safe, efficient, and technologically advanced environment for students, operated by the award-winning provider Yugo.
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  • Aged Care, Community, Health Care, Regional

    Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI)

    The Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI) allocated approximately AUD 300 million (within a broader half-billion-dollar investment under the Royalties for Regions program) specifically for capital works across regional Western Australia.
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  • Community, Local Council, Recreational, Regional, Specialist Lighting, Sports & Recreational

    Albany BMX & Skate Park (Youth Challenge Park) – Lighting by Collaborative World Consultants

    The final lighting layout not only supports safe use during evening hours but enhances the park’s atmosphere, enabling the facility to host dusk-to-night events and maximise usage year-round.
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  • Community, Local Council, Recreational, Regional, Specialist Lighting

    Middleton Beach Foreshore Upgrade — Lighting Design by Collaborative World Consultants

    Supporting Albany’s vision for a vibrant, safe, and inclusive foreshore.
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  • Community, Hospitality, Local Council, PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Retail, Sustainability

    City of Bayswater – Power Infrastructure Upgrade

    Reducing carbon emissions
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  • Community, Hospitality, North West, Recreational, Regional

    RAC Exmouth Caravan Park

    This project exemplifies how adaptive engineering, resilient design, and close client collaboration can deliver a modern, robust holiday park even under the most challenging supply constraints.
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Multi Residential, Sustainability

EHDO Apartments – 29 Wood Street, Fremantle WA

Full Electrical Services | Residential + Commercial | PV Solar | Completed 2022

Designed by EHDO Architecture, this boutique mixed-use development at 29 Wood Street, Fremantle delivers a thoughtful balance of sustainable design, heritage sensitivity and contemporary urban living.

The project comprises 12 residential apartments across two levels above 250 m² of open-plan commercial space (three tenancies), reflecting EHDO’s focus on community-oriented, environmentally responsive design.

Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) provided full electrical engineering services, including lighting, power, communications, fire detection, and access control. The design was based on architectural drawings dated 2 February 2017 and developed to open-tender standard to ensure competitive procurement.

With an overall construction cost in the order of $3 million and electrical services valued at approximately $300 k, the project demonstrates efficient, integrated building services that support EHDO’s sustainable, people-centred approach to architecture.

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Multi Residential

The Rokeby – 368 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA

Full electrical services up until handover, completed 2021

  • Situated in the heart of Subiaco, The Rokeby at 368 Rokeby Road is a boutique mixed-use development designed by Matthews & Scavalli Architects, combining refined architecture with Subiaco’s vibrant streetscape and heritage charm.

    The project comprises 10 luxury apartments, a mix of two- and three-bedroom configurations, positioned above 120 m² of open-plan commercial and retail space divided into two ground-floor tenancies.

    Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) provided full electrical engineering services, including lighting, power distribution, communications, access control, and fire detection systems. The electrical design was developed to open-tender standard, supporting a seamless procurement process for builders and contractors.

    With an overall construction cost in the order of $4 million, and electrical services valued at approximately $400 k, The Rokeby delivers a contemporary, high-quality residential offering that integrates modern services within a thoughtfully designed, urban-scale building.

    Emphasising energy efficiency and visual appeal, the project complements Subiaco’s evolving character while maintaining a strong connection to its heritage streetscape.

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Heritage, Multi Residential, Specialist Lighting

The Social, Henry Street Fremantle

Full Electrical Services | Residential + Commercial | Heritage | Completed 2020

Located in the heart of Fremantle’s historic West End, The Social on Henry offers a boutique collection of 22 architecturally designed apartments above 57.4 m² of open-plan commercial space. The development blends a retained heritage façade with modern multi-residential design, creating a distinctive and culturally connected living environment.

Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) provided full electrical engineering services, including Dialux lighting modelling to analyse and design the heritage façade illumination, enhancing the architectural detail while meeting energy efficiency and heritage compliance requirements.

Working from architectural drawings prepared by Matthews Scavalli Architects, CWC developed a design suitable for open tender, with an electrical services value in the order of $650 k within an overall construction cost of approximately $6.5–7.0 million.

The project features an industrial-inspired aesthetic, premium finishes, and a communal rooftop garden overlooking Fremantle and the harbour. Recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects for excellence in multi-residential design, The Social on Henry exemplifies the successful integration of heritage, sustainability, and contemporary urban living.

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Multi Residential

Melvista on Broadway – 79–81 Broadway, Nedlands WA

Full electrical services up until handover

Located in one of Perth’s most prestigious riverside suburbs, Melvista on Broadway is a boutique mixed-use development that blends architectural sophistication with contemporary building services. Designed by MJA Studio, the project delivers 27 luxury apartments above 90 m² of open-plan commercial space, developed to NCC 2016 standards with a benchmark specification aligned to the Sanctuary Apartments.

Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) were engaged by TES Electrical, who were in turn engaged by the Exal Group, to provide full electrical engineering services under a design and construct delivery model. CWC’s role encompassed power distribution, lighting, communications, fire detection, access control, and coordination with other building services.

During design development, Western Power advised that they intended to install more than half a kilometre of high-voltage cabling and charge the full cost to the development, causing it to initially fail the “economic test” associated with Western Power’s Distribution Low Voltage Connection Scheme (DLVCS). In close collaboration with the client, CWC reviewed comparative load data from similar projects and confirmed that a smaller network connection would comfortably meet demand. This adjustment reduced headworks costs by more than $250,000, enabling the project to proceed on schedule and within budget.

Through proactive coordination and a collaborative approach to technical challenges, CWC delivered a cost-effective and high-quality electrical design solution for this landmark Nedlands development.

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Multi Residential, NDIS

Leila Street Apartments – NDIS Accessible Design Integration

Full Electrical Services | Residential + Commercial | Completed 2022

 

Leila Street Apartments – NDIS Accessible Design Integration

The Leila Street Apartments development represents a major contribution to the revitalisation of Cannington’s residential corridor, combining efficient design with modern urban amenity. Designed by DesignInc, with DA drawings approved on 26 July 2019, the project delivers 114 apartments above four open-plan retail and commercial tenancies, creating an active and engaging streetscape.

Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) were engaged by TES Electrical, who were in turn engaged by the Exal Group, to provide full electrical engineering services under a design and construct delivery model. CWC’s scope included power distribution, communications, lighting, fire detection, access control, and intercom systems, along with coordination of all building services to ensure a fully integrated outcome.

During construction, the project requirements were expanded to include compliance with NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Design Standards, necessitating detailed review and adjustment of electrical layouts to align with accessibility, safety, and assistive technology provisions defined under the NDIS framework. CWC managed this transition seamlessly, incorporating compliant systems such as accessible switching heights, emergency power provisions, and assistive communication interfaces while maintaining design efficiency and cost control.

A key example of value-added engineering arose during network planning: the initial electrical design located the Western Power substation at the rear of the site, which would have classified it as a sole-use substation—costed at approximately $190k. Through design collaboration and analysis, CWC identified an opportunity to relocate the substation within 30 metres of the property frontage, allowing it to qualify as a district substation under Western Power’s criteria. This strategic adjustment reduced headworks costs to under $70k, saving the client more than $120k without compromising performance or compliance.

By combining technical rigour, regulatory understanding, and proactive coordination, CWC delivered a cost-effective, compliant, and NDIS-ready electrical design that strengthened the project’s commercial viability, accessibility, and long-term operability.

 

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Heritage, Multi Residential, Sustainability, Vertical transportation

Lyric Lane Apartments – Maylands, WA

Full Electrical Services | Residential + Commercial | PV Solar | Vertical Transportation | Construction 2025-26

Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) are providing full electrical and vertical transportation engineering services for this mixed-use residential development in the heart of Maylands’ Lyric Lane precinct.

The project comprises 52 premium residential apartments positioned above five ground-floor commercial tenancies, designed to complement the vibrant laneway culture that defines this area.

CWC’s scope includes the complete design and documentation of electrical, communications, lighting, power distribution, fire detection, access control, and lift systems, from concept through to handover.

With a construction value in the order of $10–15 million, the Lyric Lane development delivers contemporary urban living and modern building services integrated seamlessly within one of Perth’s most character-filled precincts.

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Multi Residential, Vertical transportation

130 Wellington Street – Mosman Park, WA

Construction cost in the order of $50 million, in construction 2025

Located in the heart of Mosman Park, 130 Wellington Street is a major mixed-use development that brings together premium residential living, retail activation, and high-quality amenity across a prominent coastal site. The project, led by Tim Tjhung and designed to Town Planning drawings dated 25 October 2022, includes 70 residential dwellings above a vibrant ground floor with nine commercial tenancies and extensive podium and basement parking.

The development features 194 car bays across two levels, supported by three residential lifts, one retail lift, and one refuse lift, ensuring accessibility and efficient vertical circulation.

Collaborative World Consultants (CWC) provided electrical and vertical transportation engineering design services to approximately 80% completion, forming the foundation for an open-tender package suitable for pre-qualified contractors and suppliers. CWC’s scope included power distribution, lighting, communications, access control, fire detection, and lift system design and coordination.

With an overall construction cost in the order of $50 million, and electrical services valued at around $5 million (including $1 million for lift systems), the project demonstrates strong integration between architectural vision and technical delivery.

A key project challenge involved undergrounding existing Western Power HV and LV aerial cables, which also supported street lighting, neighbouring property connections, and a pole-top transformer. CWC developed and coordinated a staged solution to maintain supply to neighbouring properties—ensuring continuous service and obtaining all required stakeholder approvals—while enabling the site’s transition to an underground power network.

The result is a technically robust, future-ready design that balances functionality, constructability, and urban integration within one of Perth’s most sought-after suburbs.

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Multi Residential, Specialist Lighting

Horizon Apartments – Lot 1 & 18 (No. 254-256) West Coast Hwy Scarborough

The West Coast Highway Development is a mixed-use coastal project in Scarborough comprising 39 long-term apartments, 11 short-stay apartments, and four ground-floor commercial units, integrating premium beachfront living with active street-level use.

Whilst a Director at BEST Consultants, Kevin Kelly led the master planning and design of the development, establishing the electrical and lighting framework that supported its staged delivery. Upon founding Collaborative World Consultants (CWC), Kevin oversaw the project’s completion, providing contract administration services and final design coordination.

A key aspect of CWC’s involvement was the lighting strategy, ensuring architectural and environmental integration suited to Scarborough’s coastal setting.

The project also presented a significant infrastructure challenge — the undergrounding of low- and high-voltage cabling that serviced multiple neighbouring properties. CWC successfully coordinated the design and approvals process, which required neighbouring consent from several adjoining owners, including a multi-residential complex, a vacant lot, and one private owner affected by cognitive impairment. Through persistence, sensitivity, and collaboration, all necessary consents were achieved, enabling the underground works to proceed without delay.

The project stands as an example of technical leadership and community coordination, balancing complex service delivery with stakeholder management and urban design integrity.

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Multi Residential, Specialist Lighting, Sustainability

17 Wickham Street – East Perth, WA

42 apartments | Completed 2020

The 17 Wickham Street development is a modern mixed-use project in East Perth comprising 42 residential units above a ground-floor commercial tenancy. Designed for efficiency and sustainability, the building incorporates PV solar generation and automated car-stacker technology, optimising performance within a constrained inner-city site.

Kevin Kelly, whilst a Director at BEST Consultants, led the master planning and detailed design of the electrical and vertical-transportation systems. Upon establishing Collaborative World Consultants (CWC), Kevin continued his involvement through contract administration, ensuring design continuity and technical compliance through to completion.

CWC delivered several value-engineering outcomes, including the use of Dialux lighting simulations to demonstrate that individual lighting in every basement store room was unnecessary—by cutting internal walls short by 600 mm, light spill from corridor lighting was sufficient, also allowing a reduction in smoke detectors and ongoing maintenance costs.

Further space optimisation was achieved by locating the Site Main Switchboard (SMSB) contiguous to the Western Power substation but on a different level, rather than on the same level and external wall. This innovative layout reclaimed a full car bay within the basement. To further reduce switchboard footprint, CWC implemented branch-fed monitoring, eliminating the need for a physical meter for every apartment while maintaining individual load visibility and compliance.

The project exemplifies integrated, space-efficient electrical design, combining sustainability, constructability and user-focused outcomes to deliver a sophisticated urban residential development in East Perth.

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Mining, Modular

Gorgon Island, 4,000+ Person Camp

Kevin Kelly provided full electrical engineering services whilst a director at BEST Consultants, including assistance during the construction in the factory in Bangkok, Thailand.

  • The Gorgon Project on Barrow Island required very large, purpose-built accommodation villages for thousands of workers during construction. The flagship Gorgon Construction Village was delivered under a design-and-construct contract (TDKJV / Decmil) and housed thousands of personnel. australia.chevron.com+1

  • Much of the workforce accommodation and site infrastructure used prefabricated / modular building systems — many of which were manufactured off-site (in regional factories, including in SE Asia) and shipped to Australia for fast assembly. Toll and logistics partners handled major shipping and supply base logistics. tollgroup.com+1

  • A subset of this modular technology includes foldable / flat-pack / expandable container systems (foldable container houses and flat-pack modular units) that ship compact and are erected quickly on site — a technique commonly used for remote camps because it minimizes shipping volume and site labour. Several modular manufacturers advertise foldable/flat-pack systems suitable for mining/oil & gas camps. steelbuldgroup.com+1

  • This was the largest singular modular camp in the southern hemisphere
  • Modules of 3 and 4 bedrooms, built-in Thailand
  • All electrical wiring (including submains) installed in modules, designed for easy connection on-site and looms to protect wiring when living areas “rolled” into place
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Heritage, Hospitality, Hotels, Modular

Hougoumont Hotel

Services provided

Whilst a director at BEST Consultants Kevin Kelly provided full electrical engineering serivces.

Background & History

  • The Hougoumont Hotel is located at 15 Bannister Street, Fremantle, at the site formerly occupied by the Fremantle Club. (freotopia.org)
  • The site has a long lineage. Prior to the hotel, in 1901, the building was known as the Duke of York Hotel designed by the architect Talbot Hobbs. (Indesign Live)
  • Over the years the building functioned under different uses (e.g. Fremantle Club), and underwent restorations, alterations, and additions. (Hougoumont Hotel)

Heritage & Façade

  • The front / façade of the original (Duke of York) building has been retained as a heritage element. The heritage-front façade is explicitly preserved in the current hotel. (Indesign Live)
  • The heritage building is two storeys (for the original portion), with a gabled roof, typical of Federation-era architecture (the 1901 design by Hobbs). (Hougoumont Hotel)
  • Planning documents show that the development permissions required partial demolition, restoration, re-roofing, and additions, carefully retaining and respecting the heritage aspects.

Modular & Container / Prefab Design

One of the standout features of Hougoumont is how modern prefabricated / modular design (including sea-container / shipping container-styled construction) is blended with the heritage front. Key aspects:

  • The new hotel rooms (“Cabin Rooms” and “State Rooms”) are purpose-built using innovative sea container construction. (Booking.com)
  • The design was intended to evoke the aesthetic of shipping containers (industrial, modular) though the modules are more than just literal containers. (modular-concepts-1)
  • The modules were largely built off-shore / overseas (in Thailand) by Modular Concepts, including fully outfitted structures (frame, floor panels, bathrooms, glass, etc.) and then shipped and installed on site in Fremantle. (modular-concepts-1)
  • The construction is a hybrid: heritage building plus the modular-constructed new additions. The façade is local, the rooms are modern modular components, joined on site. (Hougoumont Hotel)

Design & Architectural Character

  • Interior design includes custom furniture (designer Yoshio Takagi), artwork (e.g. by Troy Barbitta), blending old and new materials. (Hougoumont Hotel)
  • There is an emphasis on small but well-appointed rooms — maximizing quality rather than size. (“small but beautifully appointed”) (Hougoumont Hotel)
  • Features typical of modular construction (factory built, fully assembled / lined / fitted off-site) help speed up build time and reduce disruption. (modular-concepts-1)

Heritage Listing Status

  • The original two-storey portion (former Duke of York / Fremantle Club façade) is heritage-listed / recognised in planning approvals. The City of Fremantle records show heritage listed building elements were integral to the development approvals.
  • In 2012 there was a development application (DA0465/11) that approved a four-storey addition to the existing heritage building, partial demolition, restoration, etc.

Summary / What Makes It Special

  • Juxtaposition of old and new: A heritage façade with modern architectural practice creating a strong visual contrast.
  • Modular off-site construction: Rooms built in a factory (overseas) and shipped and assembled on site is relatively unusual in this context.
  • Design quality: Custom furniture, good detailing, creative use of containers aesthetic, high fit-out quality.
  • Sense of place & story: Named after the Hougoumont, the last convict ship to arrive in Western Australia, and located in a rich historical precinct of Fremantle. (Hougoumont Hotel)

 

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Multi Residential, Sustainability, WPC Upgrades

McCabe Street Development – Mosman Park, WA

The McCabe Street Development is a landmark multi-residential project in Mosman Park, comprising 51 premium residential units, a gymnasium, and a ground-floor café. Delivered over several stages between 2010 and 2016, the project combined high-quality architecture with strategic infrastructure planning and long-term service integration.

Whilst a Director at BEST Consultants, Kevin Kelly led the master planning and design of the development, overseeing the electrical, communications, and infrastructure strategy for the staged build. Upon establishing Collaborative World Consultants (CWC), Kevin saw the conclusion of the project, providing contract administration services through to handover and completion.

The development included the undergrounding of Western Power transmission lines at a cost exceeding $1 million, and comprehensive master planning of electrical services across multiple stages. The project coincided with major industry transitions — including the shift from Telstra to NBNCo, requiring an architectural dispensation to locate NBN Network Termination Devices (NTDs) within laundry areas (supported by condensation dryers), as well as regulatory changes to Western Power’s connection and headworks framework, including the introduction of DLVCHS and DADMD methodologies.

At that time, the cancellation of revenue offsets for contestable residential customers significantly altered project economics. Through strategic engagement with stakeholders and technical advocacy, Kevin Kelly successfully demonstrated alternative diversity and capacity models, achieving headworks savings of several hundred thousand dollars and securing Western Power approvals under the new scheme.

The McCabe Street Development remains a benchmark in integrated electrical planning, regulatory navigation, and staged delivery during a transformative period for Western Australia’s power and communications infrastructure.

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Educational, PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Specialist Lighting, Sports & Recreational, Sustainability

Frederick Irwin Anglican Primary School – Gymnasium

Completed 2023, $8M+

Frederick Irwin Anglican School – Gymnasium

Electrical Engineering & PV Solar Design

Collaborative World Consultants provided full electrical engineering design services for the new gymnasium at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Our scope encompassed all electrical systems including general and sports lighting, specialist façade illumination, electronic lighting control, specialist audio visual, electronic score board, hearing augmentation, access and intrusion control, CCTV, school communications, and a 200 kW PV solar installation.

The solar system was integral to maintaining the site’s existing 1.0 MVA supply, avoiding the need for a costly upgrade to 2.0 MVA. Given the gymnasium’s location deep within the campus, our design team demonstrated that voltage rise remained within Western Power’s 2 % limit.

For the façade, we developed a detailed lighting strategy to highlight large-scale etched artwork without washing out its texture. Using Dialux modelling and testing over half a dozen luminaires, we achieved a balance of grazing light and shadow to reveal the artwork’s depth while ensuring even illumination and avoiding hotspots. The client selected the second-most premium option, which delivered results consistent with our design visualisation.

The completed facility demonstrates how carefully considered engineering and lighting design can integrate energy efficiency, functionality, and visual impact.

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High Voltage (HV), Local Council, Sports & Recreational, Sustainability

City of Joondalup

Collaborative World Consultants have been provided full electrical engineering services for City of Joondalup on many local community projects, including

Percy Doyle Master Plan

  • Sorrento Football Club, Percy Doyle
  • Sorrento Tennis Club, Percy Doyle
  • Joondalup Administration Centre – DB refurbishment
  • Warrandyte Park Craigie
  • CoJ carpark lighting
  • Mawson Park Toilet Upgrade
  • Duncraig Lesuire Centre
  • Sorrento Bowling Club
  • Percy Doyle upgrades for proposed 2021 lighting
  • Duncraig Community Centre
  • CoJ Chambers LED Lighting Retrofit
  • Mildnehall Power Upgrade
  • Ellersdale Park Clubroom
  • City of Joondalup – HV Maintenance Documentation
  • 14 Reggio Road, Kewdale
  • Joondalup Library PV Installation
  • Craige Leisure Centre Switchboard Upgrade
  • Percy Doyle – protection of electrical assets
  • Sorrento Soccer Club Extensions
  • CoJ Council House External Lighting
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Recreational

City Beach Surf Club

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Hotels, Specialist Lighting

Adnate, façade lighting 2019

  • Specialist Lighting for the Largest Mural in the Southern Hemisphere

    The lighting design for this landmark artwork was modelled in DIALux to determine the most suitable luminaires. Due to the proximity of the fittings to the façade, luminaires with highly engineered photometric properties were required to achieve uniform illumination across all three main portraits.

    A mock-up installation was conducted to verify the design intent. This process revealed that the fittings needed to be positioned even closer to the façade than originally indicated in the lighting model to achieve the desired visual balance and brightness levels.

    The final installation incorporated three custom LED luminaires from the ERCO range, delivering precise, even, and visually striking illumination that enhances the mural’s scale and artistic impact.

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Community, Hospitality, Local Council, Specialist Lighting, Sustainability

Kalamunda Community Centre

Kalamunda Community Centre

Opened March 2021 – Perth Hills, Western Australia

A purpose-built, contemporary community facility designed to support a wide range of local activities, events, and gatherings. The project showcases a thoughtful integration of architectural design with innovative electrical engineering solutions.

Electrical & Engineering Highlights

  • Architectural lighting design across all internal spaces, providing efficient, flexible illumination tailored to each area’s function and aesthetic.

  • PV solar-integrated carpark lighting, utilising self-contained solar luminaires to deliver sustainable, low-maintenance illumination without reliance on mains power.

  • Access control systems configured for multiple user groups, enabling secure and adaptable facility management.

  • Integrated communications and audiovisual systems, including smart TVs, data connections, and Wi-Fi access for both corporate and community use.

  • Energy-efficient lighting and climate control, with localised room settings for user comfort and energy optimisation.

  • Compliant fire detection, emergency lighting, and safety systems designed in accordance with AS/NZS standards.

Architectural & Cultural Design Features

Natural timber and stone finishes connect the building to its Perth Hills surroundings, while each room is named after a Noongar colour representing the Wagyl snake, symbolising the site’s connection to the Bibbulmun Track. Signage throughout features artwork by local artist Aurora Abraham, embedding cultural identity within the design.

Facility Overview

  • 6 Activity Rooms | 1 Hall | 1 Kitchen | Office & Outdoor Spaces
    Each area offers dedicated lighting, climate control, Wi-Fi, and audiovisual connectivity.

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Retail, Specialist Lighting, Sustainability

Aldi National Rollout – NCC certification of lighting designs

NCC Compliance for 2019 J6 and 2022 J7

Aldi National Rollout – Ansorg Lighting Energy Certification
Since 2016, CWC has provided energy usage certification for Ansorg lighting installations across Aldi stores nationwide, covering both the 2019 NCC Section J6 and 2022 NCC Section J7 performance requirements.

Ansorg’s fittings are renowned for their precision-engineered efficiency and optical control, ensuring consistent light quality and minimal energy use across diverse retail environments. Their systems exemplify German engineering — robust, refined, and designed for long-term performance.

Aldi’s commitment to efficiency, simplicity, and value extends beyond its retail model into its building design — and the energy performance of its lighting systems reflects that same philosophy.

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Community, Educational, Specialist Lighting, Student accommodation, WPC Upgrades

Waterford Student Accomodation

Design 2021-2024, $60M+, construction commenced 2024

Waterford Student Accommodation

CWC provided full electrical engineering services for the Waterford Student Accommodation development — a 916-bed, purpose-built student complex with integrated commercial spaces located at the doorstep of Curtin University.

Our scope included design of a 2.0 MVA sole-use substation, EV charging infrastructure, and provision for a 300 kW rooftop solar PV system. Specialist and landscape lighting were modelled in DIALux and AGi32 to confirm Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) compliance and alignment with recommended lighting standards.

Services also included detailed design of cable containment systems, horizontal communications cabling supporting the OptiComm network, combined wireless/wired access control, CCTV with video management system (VMS) integration, and a dry fire detection system incorporating a fire-engineered performance solution.

When complete, Waterford Student Accommodation will deliver a safe, efficient, and technologically advanced environment for students, operated by the award-winning provider Yugo.

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Aged Care, Community, Health Care, Regional

Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI)

Regional Hospital Upgrades - completed 2017

Overview & Scale of Capital Works

The Southern Inland Health Initiative (SIHI) allocated approximately AUD 300 million (within a broader half-billion-dollar investment under the Royalties for Regions program) specifically for capital works across regional Western Australia.
These infrastructure upgrades targeted 37 hospitals, health centres, and nursing posts across the Wheatbelt, Great Southern, Midwest, and parts of the South West regions.

The program aimed to modernise rural health facilities in line with contemporary models of care, ensure compliance with WA Health Department requirements and relevant Australian Standards, and deliver safer, more reliable, and better-equipped environments for emergency, inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, and specialist services.

As part of this initiative, Kevin Kelly was extensively involved across multiple project stages — from initial inspections, compliance reviews, and cost estimation through to design documentation, contract administration, and final handover.

While serving as Director at BEST Consultants, Kevin contributed to the redevelopment and upgrade programs for the Katanning, Kojonup, Gnowangerup, and Tambellup Hospitals, overseeing the full design and delivery process.

Subsequently, under Collaborative World Consultants (CWC), Kevin provided electrical engineering design and contract administration services for the Goomalling, Wyalkatchem, and Wongan Hills Health Services.
These projects encompassed full compliance with WA Health Department engineering standards and incorporated modern healthcare electrical infrastructure including:

  • 100% backup generator supply ensuring operational continuity during power interruptions
  • Body-protected electrical areas to AS/NZS 3003 for patient treatment and procedure zones
  • Cyanosis-compliant clinical lighting for accurate patient colour assessment
  • Structured Cat 6A communications networks supporting data, nurse call, and medical systems
  • Dry fire detection and warning systems integrated with hospital management and evacuation procedures
  • Nurse call systems linking patient rooms, wards, and clinical areas for rapid response
  • Integrated CCTV and access control providing enhanced safety and monitoring across facilities

Collectively, these works delivered robust, compliant, and future-ready healthcare facilities, significantly improving service reliability, clinical safety, and patient experience throughout regional Western Australia.

 

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Community, Local Council, Recreational, Regional, Specialist Lighting, Sports & Recreational

Albany BMX & Skate Park (Youth Challenge Park) – Lighting by Collaborative World Consultants

Opened Sep 24 2021

Albany BMX & Skate Park (Youth Challenge Park) – Lighting by CWC 

Nestled behind PCYC on Sanford Road, Albany’s Youth Challenge Park is a dynamic, multi-discipline facility combining a state-of-the-art pump track, skate plaza, bowl, dirt jumps, skills park, and event areas. (albany.wa.gov.au) Since its official launch in September 2021, it has become a hub for BMX, skateboard, scooter, and community activity. (albany.wa.gov.au)

For the lighting component of this development, CWC was engaged to deliver a solution that balanced performance, safety, and aesthetic integration. The City’s original concept design proposal placed poles on the park’s perimeter at relatively low heights. Given the precinct’s low ambient lighting, we raised concerns about discomfort glare for users and potential spill light effects beyond the site boundaries.

To address this, we explored alternate designs across multiple suppliers. Legacy Lighting offered an innovative approach: higher poles located within the park area itself, with advanced optical control to mitigate glare and stray light. This configuration satisfied the council’s illumination requirements while preserving user comfort and protecting surrounding areas from light intrusion.

The final lighting layout not only supports safe use during evening hours but enhances the park’s atmosphere, enabling the facility to host dusk-to-night events and maximise usage year-round.

 

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Community, Local Council, Recreational, Regional, Specialist Lighting

Middleton Beach Foreshore Upgrade — Lighting Design by Collaborative World Consultants

Completed 2022

Middleton Beach Foreshore Upgrade — Lighting Design by CWC

The Middleton Beach Upgrade is one of Albany’s flagship public realm projects, enhancing the foreshore with improved pathways, play areas, and community spaces.

CWC was engaged to provide a comprehensive lighting design and electrical upgrade, guided by the lighting philosophy of Richard Kelly. Our strategy followed Kelly’s three principles — ambient, task, and play with lighting — to create an environment that feels both welcoming and visually engaging after dark.

We began by establishing ambient and compliance-level lighting to ensure safety and accessibility throughout the precinct. Next, we developed task-specific lighting for pedestrian pathways, play areas, and key gathering zones. Finally, we introduced an architectural lighting layer — adding colour and texture with dynamic LED features that enhance the coastal atmosphere and create a distinctive night-time identity for the foreshore.

CWC undertook the full lighting design using DIALux, refining luminaire placement, pole heights, and control strategies to achieve optimal performance and minimal glare. As part of the broader electrical infrastructure upgrade, we also integrated multi-purpose poles with power outlets, enabling flexible use of the space for markets, events, and seasonal activations.

The result is a cohesive, energy-efficient lighting environment that supports both day-to-day activity and community gatherings — reflecting Albany’s vision for a vibrant, safe, and inclusive foreshore.

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Community, Hospitality, Local Council, PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Retail, Sustainability

City of Bayswater – Power Infrastructure Upgrade

Infrastructure site modifications completed 2022, The OARHOUSE Cafe Energy review 2025

City of Bayswater – Power Infrastructure Upgrade and Oarhouse Cafe Energy Project
In collaboration with Boyan Electrical, CWC provided electrical engineering services to upgrade and consolidate the City of Bayswater’s power infrastructure. The works involved the integration of separate metering for the Council facilities, Rowing Club, and Scout Hall onto a single Site Main Switchboard (SMSB), improving energy management and reliability across the precinct. Completed in 2022, this upgrade simplified network maintenance and enhanced electrical safety.

CWC has since, in conjunction with Helix 3, undertaken a feasibility study for a Photovoltaic (PV) Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support the The OARHOUSE Cafe. The proposed system aims to enable the use of higher amperage appliances without upgrading the street supply, while also reducing carbon emissions through on-site renewable generation and energy storage.

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Community, Hospitality, North West, Recreational, Regional

RAC Exmouth Caravan Park

Project timeline 2019-2020, expansion to over 300 sites with new recreation centre, family friendly pool

 

CWC Powers the Expansion of RAC Exmouth Caravan Park

Nestled just 1 km from Exmouth town centre, the newly expanded RAC Exmouth Cape Holiday Park was transformed into one of the most ambitious holiday-park developments in Western Australia. The upgrade added 147 powered sites, new ensuite sites, studio units, enhanced communal facilities and a resort-style pool, all elevating the visitor experience in this gateway to the Ningaloo Coast. (So Perth)

Our team at CWC was entrusted with the complete electrical design and installation across the expansion project — and this one was far from ordinary. Built during the COVID-19 period, the supply chain for essential electrical cables was severely disrupted. To keep the project on track, we repeatedly remodelled the design — adapting layouts and circuitry to match what cable stock was available, while still meeting performance, safety and longevity requirements.

One innovative solution: large sections of the park lighting system were built using PV-solar, self-contained lighting (supplied by Moma Lighting). This removed the need for extensive trenching or cabling in exposed areas — a crucial benefit considering campers often use stout star pickets or wind-break posts that could otherwise damage buried cables (or worse, create hazard risks). When Moma too experienced supply or shipping delays, their owner personally drove a batch of temporary lights to Exmouth so the park could open on schedule — a fine example of dedication under pressure.

A further stroke of good fortune benefited the project early on. The park’s manager happened to have worked with the previous owner and was aware of an existing, previously paid-for power upgrade / headworks infrastructure allowance. That insight saved the new owners nearly a hundred thousand dollars in headworks costs. Because we at CWC understand how critical as-built documentation is for future modifications, we ensure that all final contract drawings and circuitry documentation are deposited inside the Site Main Switchboard (SMSB) — safeguarding future upgrades, fault diagnosis, or expansions.

This project exemplifies how adaptive engineering, resilient design, and close client collaboration can deliver a modern, robust holiday park even under the most challenging supply constraints. We’re proud to have played a full role in bringing this landmark tourism development to life.

 

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