Port of Brisbane – Pinkenba Wharf Fire System Upgrade
Project Overview
CV successfully delivered a major fire system upgrade for the Port of Brisbane at the Pinkenba Common User Berth, enhancing the facility’s firefighting capability while supporting increased bulk fuel import capacity. As principal contractor, CV coordinated a multidisciplinary team across engineering, project management, building, plumbing, electrical and fire services to deliver a comprehensive solution that strengthened safety, operational resilience and compliance across the wharf. Throughout the project, the berth remained fully operational, with works carefully planned and executed to minimise disruption to port activities.
- Client Port of Brisbane
- Location Pinkenba, QLD
Scope of Works
CV provided end-to-end design coordination, construction management and commissioning services for the wharf’s upgraded fire protection infrastructure. The project delivered a high-capacity, remotely operated firefighting system designed to provide rapid response capability across critical operational areas.
Key deliverables:
- Construction of a 4 metre high, 24 metre long fire barrier capable of withstanding extreme heat exposure for up to two hours.
- Installation of water oscillating hydrant monitors delivering 1,800 litres per minute at 7 bar pressure.
- Installation of a foam/water monitor mounted on a 12 metre tower, delivering 5,250 litres per minute at 10 bar pressure.
- Deployment of tower-mounted deluge sprayers delivering 405 litres per minute at 4 bar pressure.
- Delivery of a robust firefighting water supply system with a capacity of 10,800 litres per minute.
- Installation of six remotely controlled deluge valves to improve operational response and control.
- Integration of remote security camera monitoring across each wharf area.
- Provision of 13,000 litres of firefighting foam concentrate to support emergency response requirements.
Outcomes & Impact
- Enhanced Safety – Significantly increased firefighting capability and emergency response capacity across the wharf.
- Operational Continuity – Maintained full wharf operations throughout construction with minimal disruption to customers and port activities.
- Increased Capacity – Supported the port’s increased bulk fuel import requirements through upgraded critical infrastructure.
- Improved Response Capability – Enabled rapid, remote-controlled activation and monitoring of key fire protection systems.
- Future-Ready Infrastructure – Delivered a robust and resilient fire protection solution designed for long-term operational performance.
- Integrated Delivery – Leveraged CV’s multidisciplinary expertise to successfully manage and coordinate complex project requirements.
The CV Difference
CV combines multidisciplinary engineering expertise with proven experience delivering complex infrastructure upgrades in live operational environments. By understanding the critical balance between safety, compliance and uninterrupted operations, we help port operators strengthen asset resilience, support future growth and maintain the reliability of essential maritime infrastructure.