National NECA electrical contractor awards recognise innovation

A range of world-class electrical and data installations were represented across 10 award categories in the 2009 NECA Excellence Awards, from a smart-wired designer home in Melbourne to the Cape Lambert stockyard and shiploading facility upgrade at Karratha, and an environmental fit-out at SA Water House in Adelaide to an electrical upgrade for the Emu Plains Railway Station. All winning organisations had previously won awards in their own state to become national finalists.

James Tinslay, NECA national CEO, said: “As the electrotechnology industry’s peak body, NECA is proud to promote the innovative, world-class electrotechnology projects of our member organisations through the NECA Excellence Awards. During an economically challenging year, our national award winners have set themselves apart with projects of exceptional quality that have set new benchmarks for our industry, not only in Australia but around the world.

“The work of these organisations has also made a significant contribution to the development of the industry in the areas of business and project management systems, environment and sustainability, occupational health and safety, and employment and training. Each of the winners is congratulated on their achievement.”

This year’s award winners are:

• Domestic Residence category - New Wave Electrical Contractors from Victoria for private residence.
• Small Contracting Business category:
  • Winner - A-Phase Electrical from Victoria for Buchan Caves project;
  • Certificate of Commendation - Power and Drive Solutions from South Australia for BHP Bore Field Generator Upgrade.
• Environment and Energy Efficiency category - PSG Boffa Russo Electrical Contractors from South Australia for SA Water Office Accommodation.
• OH&S category - Southern Cross Electrical Engineering from Western Australia for Cape Lambert Upgrade 80MTPA Project.
• Industrial category - Southern Cross Electrical Engineering from Western Australia for Cape Lambert Upgrade 80MTPA Project.
• Voice/Data Small Project category - Intravision from ACT for National Gallery of Australia CCTV.
• Voice/Data Large Project category - Nilsen (SA) from South Australia for Port River Expressway.
• Commercial Small Project category:
  • Winner - Barnwell Cambridge from NSW for Emu Plains Railway Station upgrade;
  • Certificates of Commendation - Rutledge Engineering (Aust) from Victoria for Melbourne Cricket Ground Digital MATV upgrade.
• Commercial Medium Project category - Downer EDI Engineering Electrical from Victoria for Alfred Hospital ICU Redevelopment.
• Commercial Large Project category - PSG Elecraft from Victoria for Melbourne Convention Centre Development.