Cold Storage Facility Extension Design & Installation

for V&V Walsh

Design and construction of the electrical infrastructure for a major cold storage extension at the V&V Walsh facility in Bunbury.

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Cold storage extension electrical design and installation by CPR Electrical for V & V Walsh Bunbury WA

Overview

Integrating a modern extension into an existing operational plant, this project focused on upgrading capacity with high-end systems while maintaining the continuity of the current processing lines.

Scope of Work

Groundworks and electrical earthworks
Low Voltage (LV) reticulation and distribution
Main Switchboard and Generator installation
High Voltage (HV) infrastructure upgrades
General lighting, power, and security/data integration

Electrical distribution board installation at V & V Walsh cold storage extension in Bunbury

High-voltage electrical work during live-site operations at V & V Walsh cold storage facility

Completed electrical systems inside V & V Walsh cold storage extension in Bunbury WA

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Executing major electrical works in a regional South West location while the existing cold storage facility remained fully operational presented significant logistical and coordination hurdles. Managing interfaces with multiple concurrent contractors — including refrigeration, civil and mechanical trades — added further complexity to the construction schedule. The extension required integration with the existing switchboard and power distribution system without compromising the live cold chain operation.

Solution

CPR adopted a flexible schedule, utilising overtime and weekend shifts to perform disruptive works outside of peak operational hours, ensuring the client's meat processing production remained unaffected throughout the extension build. Our team coordinated closely with the head contractor and refrigeration engineers to sequence electrical connections and switchovers safely, maintaining the cold chain integrity at every stage of the project.

Project Outcome

The extension was successfully commissioned on time and within budget. The seamless integration of new systems has bolstered the facility's processing capabilities with zero unplanned downtime.