Refurbishment of existing kitchen and dry mess: Detailed inspection and reporting of dilapidated electrical and mechanical equipment to define scope and ensure RTIO compliance. Electrical works expanded into a full rewire and LV distribution upgrade. On-the-run design and construction of 2 × 630 A main distribution boards, including surrounding general arrangement and civils Temporary kitchen and dry mess: On the run design and construction prior to works commencing. Generator power control system and temporary LV distribution designed and installed. One-of-a-kind semi-trailer kitchen integrated with insulated, conditioned marquee dining and containerised back-of-house rooms (cool rooms & freezers) to mine-site specifications. Scope increases and design changes managed.

Positive client feedback on quality and productivity. 21,000+ man hours incident and injury free. Repeat work awarded. Consistently exceeded client expectations.

CASE STUDY

Hope Downs 1 Central Facilities Upgrade

The Hope Downs 1 kitchen and mess facility was expanded and refurbished to support increased camp capacity.

Client & Department	Byblos Construction
Location	Hope Downs 1
Project Name	Central Facilities Refurbishment Project
Value	9.5 million
Date	August 2025
Project Duration	20 Months

The works included new modular building extensions and extensive upgrades.

Project key Deliverables

New modular building extensions to the existing mess facility.
The addition of a crib/dining overflow building.
Extensive upgrades to back-of-house areas including cool rooms, freezers, dry storage rooms and associated services.

Key Challenges

Refurbishment of existing kitchen and dry mess:

Detailed inspection and reporting of dilapidated electrical and mechanical equipment to define scope and ensure RTIO compliance.
Electrical works expanded into a full rewire and LV distribution upgrade.
On-the-run design and construction of 2 × 630 A main distribution boards, including surrounding general arrangement and civils

Temporary kitchen and dry mess:

On the run design and construction prior to works commencing.
Generator power control system and temporary LV distribution designed and installed.
One-of-a-kind semi-trailer kitchen integrated with insulated, conditioned marquee dining and containerised back-of-house rooms (cool rooms & freezers) to mine-site specifications.
Scope increases and design changes managed.

The Weststate Advantage

Successful management of multidisciplinary services including electrical, communications, fire, security and mechanical.
RFQ engagement and onsite subcontractor management.
Offsite design support and supplier management.
Procurement and logistics expertise.
Adaptability to scope changes while maintaining productivity.
Focus on risk analysis and zero-harm outcomes.
After-hours onsite and offsite management support.
Friendly workforce with a can-do attitude.

Other info

Positive client feedback on quality and productivity.
21,000+ man hours incident and injury free.
Repeat work awarded.
Consistently exceeded client expectations.