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Integrated Building Services for Mixed-Use Success: Goldfish & Bay at Veriu

Goldfish & Bay coordinated hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and fire services for 154 apartments and rooftop hospitality

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Across multi-level builds, engineering design is where coordination, compliance, and construction speed are forced to work together. At Veriu Macquarie Park, Goldfish & Bay was engaged to deliver hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and fire services for a project that merges serviced apartments, basement parking, rooftop hospitality, and commercial-grade amenity.

The brief spanned 154 apartments over 17 levels, in addition to three basement levels, a rooftop pool and restaurant, conference facilities, café, commercial kitchen, laundry, and back-of-house spaces. Each system had to be integrated, spatially coordinated, and ready to perform from day one.

Hydraulic design included hot and cold water services, sanitary drainage, rainwater reuse, gas and sub-soil drainage, and full coordination with bathroom pod specifications. Mechanical systems covered carpark ventilation, apartment air conditioning, corridor pressurisation, kitchen exhaust, stairwell relief, and BMS integration, all designed with compliance and acoustic requirements in mind.

Electrical and dry fire design included power distribution, dry fire detection, MATV, NBN coordination, access control, and surge protection. Electrical and comms layouts were delivered apartment by apartment, right down to GPO, switch, and intercom locations. Fire services included sprinkler and hydrant systems, pump room layouts, and integration across typical floors and shared zones.

Goldfish & Bay remained involved through construction, responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, conducting site inspections, and supporting final commissioning. Documentation was delivered to AFC, with technical oversight maintained through to project completion.

This project is part of Goldfish & Bay’s broader collaboration with Holdmark, which includes multiple developments across Sydney. Among these is Burwood Place, a transformative $600 million precinct featuring over 1,000 apartments, commercial and retail spaces, and a new public library.

This is where engineering proves its value—on site, under pressure, and in sync with every moving part.

For more information contact Goldfish and Bay, phone 1300 979 667, email info@goldfishbay.com.au, website www.goldfishandbay.com.au

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Fire Protection Systems for Multi-Tower Residential Development in Gosford

Goldfish & Bay delivered compliant fire protection design for Rumbalara’s multi-building residential development, addressing project complexity through coordinated engineering solutions.

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Goldfish and Bay, a leading building services design and consulting firm, delivered specialised fire protection solutions for the Rumbalara Residences project in Gosford.

With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and technical performance, the team designed a system that integrated effectively into the development’s large-scale infrastructure.

Rumbalara comprises four interconnected residential towers, each up to 11 storeys, supported by a 11,000m² basement structure. The scale and complexity of the development required a carefully coordinated fire services strategy to ensure safety, resilience, and long-term reliability.

Goldfish and Bay’s Fire Engineering team designed and implemented a combined hydrant and sprinkler system, providing both fire suppression and firefighting water supply through a single integrated network.

The system was developed to meet AS 2118.6-2012 and incorporates key redundancies, including dual diesel-driven fire pumps. Each pump is capable of meeting pressure and flow requirements independently, with automatic switchover to maintain system continuity in the event of failure.

Water supply reliability was further supported through a primary on-site storage tank and a secondary mains connection.

A looped pipework configuration ensures consistent water availability, while sectional isolation valves enable targeted maintenance without compromising building-wide protection.

Throughout the design process, the team prioritised hydraulic performance, pressure zoning, and full compliance with relevant standards. Given the scale and complexity of the Rumbalara development, a compliant and resilient fire protection system was essential.

The integrated design addressed both fire suppression and operational continuity and was developed in close coordination with Deicorp and other key project stakeholders to ensure alignment with performance requirements and regulatory standards.

The integration of these features reflects Goldfish and Bay’s broader capability in delivering reliable, high-performing fire services for large-scale residential projects.

Goldfish and Bay holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and maintains a 4-star iCIRT rating, underscoring its commitment to quality, safety, and compliance. The firm is also registered with Engineers Australia, FPA Australia, AIRAH, and the Hydraulic Consultants Association of Australasia (HCAA).

Goldfish and Bay’s broader project portfolio with Deicorp includes Tallawong Village, Melrose Park, The Rothschild, Marquet & Mary, Hyde Metropolitan, 130 Joyton Avenue, Highline Westmead, and Kings Bay Precinct, reinforcing the firm’s position in delivering dependable fire and building services across complex, large-scale developments.

For more information contact Goldfish and Bay, 1/432 Parramatta Road, Petersham NSW 2049, phone 1300 979 667,
email info@goldfishbay.com.au, website www.goldfishandbay.com.au

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