Pumped Hydro Project in South East Queensland
Delivering dedicated mobile connectivity for remote construction operations.
private LTEDedicated mobile network for the project
powerSolar-powered site infrastructure
deploymentFaster than traditional carrier extensions
About The Client
A major renewable energy infrastructure developer undertaking the construction of a large-scale pumped hydro energy storage project in regional South East Queensland.
The Business Challenge
Large infrastructure projects are often established in remote locations where public mobile carrier coverage is limited, unreliable or unavailable. During the early stages of construction, the project required dependable communications to support personnel, contractors, operational systems and future infrastructure development across a geographically dispersed worksite.
Traditional carrier expansion programs were unlikely to align with project timelines, creating a need for a rapidly deployable communications solution capable of providing immediate operational benefits while supporting future site growth.
Public carrier coverage vs ProConnect
What changed for the project.
Limited, unreliable coverage
- Coverage limited or unavailable across the worksite
- Carrier expansion unlikely to meet project timelines
- No control over performance or capacity
- Not designed around project needs
Dedicated private LTE network
- Reliable site-wide mobile coverage
- Rapidly deployed to suit construction timelines
- Project-controlled communications platform
- Designed around users, density and coverage
The Business Solution
MarchNet designed and deployed a dedicated ProConnect private mobile network to provide reliable site-wide connectivity across a key project precinct.
The solution included:
- Dedicated private LTE mobile coverage
- Site communications infrastructure
- Remote power systems
- High-speed IP backhaul connectivity
- Monitoring and management systems
- Expansion capability for future project requirements
Unlike traditional public mobile networks, the ProConnect platform provided the project team with a dedicated communications environment specifically designed around operational requirements, user density and coverage objectives.
How the ProConnect network fits together
Hover over (or tap) each part to see what it does.
- Personnel & systemsPhones, devices & project systemsProject personnel, contractors and operational systems across the precinct connect to the dedicated network.
- ProConnect LTE siteDedicated private LTE coverageA dedicated private LTE base station delivers site-wide mobile coverage designed around the project’s users, density and coverage objectives.
- Remote powerSolar-powered infrastructureRemote power systems keep the site running without relying on grid power in the construction environment.
- High-speed IP backhaulConnection to the outside worldHigh-speed IP backhaul connects the private network to project systems, corporate networks and the Internet.
- Monitoring & managementManaged by MarchNetMonitoring and management systems keep the network performing, with the capability to expand as the project grows.
Technologies Deployed
The Business Outcome
The deployment provided reliable mobile connectivity across a remote construction environment and established the foundation for a broader communications strategy across the project area. The solution enabled:
- Connected Personnel: Improved communications for project personnel.
- Reliable Data: Dependable data connectivity in remote work areas.
- Systems Support: Support for operational and project systems.
- Less Carrier Reliance: Reduced reliance on public carrier infrastructure.
- Scalable Architecture: Communications ready for future expansion.
- Faster Deployment: Quicker to deliver than traditional carrier network extensions.
By implementing a dedicated mobile network, the project gained greater control over communications performance, while ensuring site personnel had access to the connectivity required to safely and efficiently deliver critical infrastructure works.
- Large-scale renewable energy infrastructure project
- Remote construction environment
- Dedicated LTE coverage
- Project-controlled communications platform
- Scalable architecture for future growth
- Improved workforce connectivity & productivity
