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Northwest REIT Kelvin Grove project
mission-critical tenants like the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.”
Kelvin Grove operates 24 / 7 as Queensland’ s largest blood collection and storage facility, with energy demands that are both constant and non-negotiable. The transformation began with an energy audit, revealing opportunities to reduce consumption and rethink the building’ s thermal and electrical strategies. This led to the development of Australia’ s first fully integrated solar-thermal cooling system designed specifically for a healthcare environment.
Delivering such an ambitious solution required significant structural modifications and close collaboration across disciplines. Darren Shaw, Northwest’ s Director of Technical Services, led the physical delivery of the project and played a critical role in bringing the vision to life – overseeing major works including the installation of reinforced footings to support ice tanks weighing over eight tonnes each. His leadership ensured the seamless integration of complex systems within a live healthcare environment, with no disruption to operations.
144 September 2025