Fix electrical has been working closely with Eco central for the last 18 years from the building of their first automated recycling plant and servicing and upgrading the plant over 15 years, adding an ambitious upgrade.
With the support of Central Government, Eco Central embarked on an ambitious project to fully upgrade it’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Christchurch. This upgrade dramatically improved the fibre and plastic sorting capabilities of the plant, and included new equipment, a completely new electrical and control system, and upgrades to the supply transformer and fibre network.
Fix electrical provided a design build service from project establishment, through procurement, and throughout delivery to successful commissioning and completion.
Upgrading While Operating
One of the key challenges the electrical team faced was the need for the plant to continue operating while the upgrades were taking place. As the only MRF in Christchurch, receiving all of Christchurch’s ‘yellow bins’, stopping the plant for extended periods of time was not an option. Our team worked with all stakeholders to create detailed staging plans, assess risks and mitigations, and ensure all parties had what they needed, when they needed it.
Covid Challenges The new plant is performing above specification, and the project was completed on time and budget, despite challenging supply chain conditions in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Points of Interest
We hold a range of qualifications equipping us to handle large scale and complex operations.
We specialise in providing top-notch electrical services for industrial and commercial clients across the South Island. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of offerings, including maintenance and installations, both large and small-scale. With a dedicated focus on industrial automation and servicing, our team ensures your operations run smoothly and efficiently.
