Switchboard Upgrade Before and After
The Heath Street switchboard upgrade was a complex, large-scale replacement carried out within a fully occupied three-storey walk-up residential building. The existing 1980s-era main switchboard was not only outdated but also lacked the safety features and capacity required under today’s electrical standards. Its condition presented both compliance risks and limitations for future electrical demand, making a complete upgrade the only viable solution.
The project commenced with a detailed site inspection to assess the infrastructure, identify potential challenges, and determine the precise specifications for a new, compliant board. This informed the design and manufacture of a custom-built switchboard tailored to the building’s load requirements and physical constraints. One full day of preparatory works was undertaken before changeover, allowing our team to streamline the installation process and minimise disruption to residents.
On installation day, a four-man crew was deployed on site. A complete building shutdown was implemented to allow the safe removal of the original board and the installation of the new unit. The works required careful coordination and execution within a single day to restore power before evening, with all connections, testing, and commissioning completed to the highest safety standards. The outcome was a modern, compliant, and future-ready electrical distribution system, ensuring reliable service for all units while significantly reducing ongoing maintenance risks.
