Fredon were contracted by head contractor Built for the electrical, communications and audio visual cabling for the new Event Cinemas complex at Westfield North Lakes. The new eight screen cinema complex includes two V Max and Gold Class Cinemas with associated bar areas.

Built’s contract was for the fit out of a new cold shell recently constructed on the site. Fredon’s scope was comprehensive, involving the supply of a new Main Switchboard for the venue, through to submains, distribution boards, sub circuits and power outlets, as well as detailed high end lighting installation and control. Communication works encompassed network cabling to all outlets and required racks along with audio visual pre-wiring.

The projects tight delivery time frame was met with a high standard of finish on the installation.

Fredon provided services including:

• Detailed High end Lighting Installation to the Bars, Cinemas, Concourse, Entrance and Candy Bar
• Main Switchboard, Submains and Distribution boards.
• Structured Cabling Network
• Audio visual Cabling Installation
• Seat, table and stair lighting

Challenges for the project included:

• The project had a tight program, 12 weeks from site acceptance.
• Specialised lighting lead times and the installation of lighting and supports from high ceilings past other services
• Access for the installation of Main Switchboard in bio box switch room in an existing cold shell site