Yandi

Full IP based Digital Entertainment System over Active Network to new 1,600-Room Resource Construction Camp

Client

Resource

Location

1600-room remote resource construction camp
Yandi (Pilbara),
Western Australia

Project Summary

This Greenfields site required an integrated entertainment, information and communication system for a large, remote construction camp. An imperative was the provision of a scalable solution that will efficiently and inexpensively grow and contract to meet the fluctuating needs of the construction phase through to operations phase. Further considerations are employee attraction and retention, especially for such a large workforce, and an effective communication solution into a larger legacy system.

Scope of Work

Swift Networks was contracted to provide end to end services for a turnkey solution providing integrated Digital Services in-room throughout the camp including:

• Foxtel and Free-To-Air (FTA) television services with electronic program guide
• FTA radio services
• User-pay Video on Demand including movies, training & custom industry content
• VoIP telephony (with capped and integrated billing)
• 2 levels of Internet access – via television and PC access
• Invidual Profile / Smart Card Access and Billing System
• Messaging system to provide inter-room and camp-wide messaging
• Emergency Warning System Integration
• Customised Static and Dynamic Content including integration of client's corporate branding throughout
• Ongoing network management and support
• Project and network design, engineering and project management

Outcomes

Challenges

• The required solution had to be economically scalable up to 1,600 rooms
• Robust service capable of supporting high volume users and traffic
• No permanent power to site
• Remote and isolated location
• Harsh environment necessitated ruggedised network equipment

Key Outcomes

The project was delivered on time and on budget and deemed an overall success. This site continues to grow and Swift Networks is developing additional customisable content and applications for the client and camp management.