Category
High Density Accommodation
Location
Brisbane CBD
Client
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Year
2026
Value
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Festival Towers is a high-rise residential and mixed-use building in Brisbane, comprising 401 apartments, ground-level retail tenancies, management areas and foyer spaces. After 20+ years of operation, the existing rooftop chilled water plant reached the end of its economic life and was experiencing increasing reliability issues associated with corrosion, equipment breakdowns and superseded manufacturer parts.
As the incumbent mechanical services contractor for Festival Towers for more than five years, VAE Group was engaged to assist the Body Corporate with the mechanical design and delivery strategy for the replacement of the existing rooftop chilled water plant.
The existing system consisted of 3x air-cooled chillers, 3x direct online chilled water pumps, a mechanical services switchboard and expansion tank. Due to the condition, age and location of the existing plant, the replacement works required a carefully planned technical and logistical solution that would improve reliability, reduce lifecycle risk and maintain chilled water availability to critical building areas throughout the works.
From modernising HVAC infrastructure to integrating advanced automation and energy management solutions, we help transform ageing facilities into high-performing, efficient, and future-ready spaces—all with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Our Service & Maintenance solution is built to keep your building running at peak performance. With a proactive, data-driven approach, our expert team delivers tailored maintenance programs that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and improve energy efficiency—ensuring your HVAC and building systems operate reliably, safely, and cost-effectively all year round.
We deliver building intelligence technology that delivers ESG and innovative solutions for new builds and also transforms existing buildings into finely tuned, highly optimised environments.
VAE Group brings deep expertise to new construction projects, led by our strong, engineering-driven design and construct teams. Our in-house capability allows us to deliver customised, innovative HVAC and building technology solutions that are tailored to each project’s unique requirements. From concept to commissioning, we integrate smart design, energy efficiency, and buildability to ensure seamless delivery and long-term performance.
