Description
Louw Group was engaged to manage delivery of fire services upgrade works at UniLodge Casuarina following a fire risk assessment identifying critical upgrades required to improve the reliability of the building’s fire safety systems. The project involved coordination of specialist fire services works within an operational multi-storey student accommodation facility, including sprinkler upgrades to riser shafts, replacement of CPVC sprinkler pipework with metal pipe, EWIS reconfiguration, detector inspection and mechanical/fire interface modifications.
The works required careful staging to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining compliance, safety and continuity of building operations.
Details
Project
Unilodge Casuarina
Project Date
2021
Client
GPT Group
Sector
Commercial / Student Accommodation / Essential Services Upgrade
Location
UniLodge Casuarina, Darwin, Northern Territory
KEY OUTCOMES
- Delivered essential fire services upgrades within an occupied accommodation facility
- Coordinated specialist contractors and staged access across multiple floors
- Managed implementation of fire risk mitigation works identified through independent fire engineering assessment
- Supported improved long-term reliability of sprinkler and alarm systems
- Maintained operational continuity during upgrade delivery
OUR ROLE
- Client-side Project Management
- Consultant and Contractor Coordination
- Procurement and Tender Review
- Programme Management
- Site Coordination During Occupied Operations
- Cost Control and Delivery Oversight

