At Compliance Services Australia, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored fire protection and plumbing solutions that meet our clients’ needs, no matter how complex the project.
Compliance Services recently completed a major plumbing upgrade for Ryder Commercial Real Estate and their tenant, Fowles Auctions & Sales, at a large auction facility in Clayton, Victoria. The project included a full replacement of the property’s fire hydrant and fire mains system, which had become unserviceable due to persistent leaks and age-related deterioration.
But there was a critical challenge – the business needed to stay operational throughout the entire project. With five out of the total of eight fire hydrants being located in the properties carpark and driveway areas which are a constant hive of activity during business hours, it was clear that traditional trenching wasn’t going to be an option.
The Challenge: Avoid Disruption to Business Operations
Fowles Auctions & Sales operates a high-traffic auction facility with constant collections and deliveries of stock. Any prolonged shutdown would result in significant disruption to their operations. Traditional methods of replacing the fire hydrant system, such as open trenching, would have required large sections of the site to be excavated, interrupting traffic flow and access.
Instead, our team developed a smarter, non-invasive solution that would allow the business to continue to operate with minimal disruption.
Our Solution: Underground Boring for Pipe Installation
- Avoid surface disruption across the busy auction site, including its driveways and carpark areas
- Maintain full access for staff, customers, and vehicles at all times
- Complete the works during normal business hours, with no impact to daily operations
- Minimise debris by keeping digging to a minimum
Only a few small connection trenches were required to tie the new pipework into the existing hydrants and the main fire ring system.
The Outcome: A Reliable, Compliant Hydrant System
Our Client’s Feedback:
‘Compliance Services Australia delivered an excellent result on a complex job. Their ability to plan and execute the full fire hydrant system replacement without disrupting our tenant’s operations was very impressive. We now have peace of mind that the hydrant system is fully compliant and will perform as required in the event of an emergency.’
George Harris, General Manager, Ryder Commercial
Our Client’s Feedback:
At Compliance Services Australia, we understand that downtime isn’t always an option. Whether it’s fire hydrants, emergency lighting, essential plumbing upgrades, or ESM Compliance our expert team will work with you to develop solutions that keep your business running smoothly and safely.