QGC Control Buildings

Most notably, the $35M Chinchilla operations production hub is a two-storey, 2800m2 class 5 office building, incorporating high security data control and operations areas. The facility incorporates the Upstream Control Room (UCR), which is an integral and important control centre for QGC operations in Queensland. It is comprised of office space, a data centre, UPS rooms, redundant power systems, redundant chilled water systems for critical data equipment operation, staff facilities, technician’s rooms, and operations rooms. The building has multiple redundancy for all essential services; the mechanical and electrical/data are backed up by a UPS and two diesel generators.

Also based in Chinchilla, QGC’s upstream operations warehouse maximises energy efficiency with its state-of-the-art air cell insulation throughout, ridge ventilation in the roof and LED lighting throughout. Security of this complex was a key factor and included the installation of 24 articulated HD CCTV cameras streaming back to the head office in Brisbane at all times. Additionally, access control card readers were installed on all doors, fully automated access control gates and a colour video intercom system were installed on the premises. The construction of water treatment plant control buildings in the Surat Basin maximised the potential of modular technology to house sensitive control equipment. The installation included features such as: Vesda aspirating smoke detection, secure computer floors, UPS, and gas suppression. These systems are all linked via a BMS.