Parkes State Emergency Services (SES) Headquarters

Delivered with CM+ Conybeare Morrison for the New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES), the project was developed in collaboration with Parkes Shire Council and the New South Wales Government to strengthen essential emergency infrastructure for the Parkes region. The new headquarters provides modern operational, training and administration facilities to support emergency response capability and regional service delivery.

erbas™ | erbas™ SUSTAIN delivered the electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and fire engineering services from concept design through to construction completion. Our team worked closely with the project consultants throughout design development, documentation and construction to deliver an integrated and coordinated engineering solution.

Building Services Deliverables

• Mechanical services including air conditioning and ventilation systems
• Electrical services including power distribution, lighting systems, communications infrastructure, security systems, emergency lighting, and associated services
• Hydraulic services including cold and hot water systems and sanitary plumbing and drainage systems
• Fire services including detection, alarm, hydrant and hose reel systems

Facility Components

• Three-bay emergency vehicle storage and equipment facilities
• Operations and emergency coordination centre
• Training and meeting spaces
• Offices and staff amenities
• Communications infrastructure
• Storage and operational support areas

Through close collaboration with the project team, erbas™ delivered coordinated building services that support a resilient, efficient and compliant emergency services facility. The new headquarters enhances the SES's ability to respond to emergencies while providing a modern, functional workplace for staff and volunteers.

Photos courtesy of JOSS Group.