ILEC delivered large-scale communications infrastructure, supporting reliable digital performance across UTAS’s complex Forest redevelopment.

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As universities invest in digitally enabled learning environments, communications infrastructure has become a critical layer of building performance rather than a background service. On the University of Tasmania’s The Forest redevelopment, ILEC Pty Ltd delivered large-scale structured cabling and fibre optic systems that demanded precision, coordination, and long-term reliability across a complex, highly visible campus environment.

Over a two-and-a-half-year delivery period, the Tasmanian-based electrical and communications specialist was responsible for designing and installing the project’s communications infrastructure.

“We handled all the communications infrastructure, including the structured cabling and fibre optic cabling on the project,” said James Rand, Project Manager at ILEC. “It was one of the larger projects we’ve been involved in, with around 2,400 data outlets and significant fibre infrastructure between the multiple communications rooms.”

The project’s scale and visibility made the installation particularly challenging. “There is over 100km of Cat6A cables installed throughout the building,” James explained. “A lot of it’s on display, so it all had to look good, which meant a lot of planning and attention to detail.”

Working within a live construction site, co-ordination with multiple trades was essential. “There were so many parties involved; AV, electrical, and other services,” James said. “Some of the AV packages required early handover of our cabling, so timing and sequencing were key. It was a real team effort to make sure everyone had what they needed, when they needed it.”

For James, the standout achievement was the quality of the final result. “I’m really proud of how well the team performed and how the finish came together,” he reflected. “A lot of work went into the early documentation to make sure every cable had its place, and it shows in the result.”

ILEC worked hand-in-hand with FIP Electrical Tasmania and the builders Hansen Yuncken, maintaining close collaboration from start to finish. “It’s been a long project but a great experience,” James concluded. “Everyone’s worked together really well, and we’re proud to have helped deliver something of this scale and quality for UTAS.”

For more information contact ILEC Pty Ltd, Unit 6, 2 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge TAS 7170, phone 03 6248 4255, website www.ilec.net.au