SingTel Formula One Singapore Grand Prix Electrical Installation

PROJECT CONTEXT

Client Profile

Singapore GP Pte Ltd (2008 to 2010)

Lead Consultant Profile

Kellogg Brown Root Engineers Pte Ltd (2008)

Project Management

Confluence (2009 & 2010)

This was a design and build project and KBR is the lead consultant for the SingTel Formula One Singapore Grand Prix in 2008, providing consultancy for the construction of the entire site including the racetrack.

Starting in 2009, Confluence took over project management duties from KBR. They provided overall project management for the entire site including the racetrack.

Project Objectives and Constraints

The project had 2 objectives:

The first was to provide entire electrical works for the whole site (Pit building, pit straight, marquees, VIP race suites, Paddock club, F1 village, Padang, etc..) except the lighting on the race track. It included supplying and installing cabling works, power points, power generation, power distribution and other electrical works.

The second objective involved ‘roustabout’ works, which included ad-hoc construction of infrastructures, such as media centers and the podium for the race winners.

Overall,

We adapted, modified and altered existing electrical services to suit the infrastructure for each year’s build. We also completed the circuit planning and completed all work scope within a very tight timeline amidst many last minute add-on requests. Despite many challenges each year, we were always able to wire up by the beginning of race week.
We had to install many backup systems to avoid major power outages.
Each day saw new requirements and changes, which had to be constructed in the heart of a major city.
The time for installation, commissioning and removal of all temporary event infrastructures was limited with respect to minimizing traffic, business disruption and occupancy of public and private space. During the construction and dismantling phase, works was carried out in public places and we needed to plan the project with respect to the protection of people and property.

IMPLEMENTATION OF SOLUTION

Project Phases

Planning Phase
Construction phase

Project Duration

Planning: 20 weeks
Construction: 8 weeks

Solution Overview

Detailed design of the electrical works for the entire site.
Comprehensive drawings and schedules to define the design works.
Inspection of hired equipment and commissioning as suitable for use in the project (ex. standby generators).
Transportation, unpacking and repacking of SGP owned inventory
Electrical installation for switchboards, sub-boards, SOA and lighting fixtures including cable termination for the entire site excluding the race track.
Final testing, commissioning and inspection of all works and continuous field maintenance throughout the event.
Certification of all work in accordance with local rules, wiring standards and statutory regulations.
Temporary power supply management, using over 100 generator set (up to 1 MVA Capacity)
Management of all 3 substations on site
Power supply to 250 Distribution Boards (up to 1600 Amps)
Power supply to 320 LCD screens and 30 super screens

OUTCOMES

Client Benefits

Enabling the Singapore GP night race to be operated successfully and viewed live through worldwide telecast.

Testimonials

“Despite many challenges, Cyclect was able to wire up by the beginning of race week. The “Can Do” attitude and technical competency demonstrated by your team at all times are indeed highly commendable and is a testimony of your able leadership.”- Colin Syn, Deputy Chairman of Singapore GP Pte Ltd

Achievements

Successfully completed on time and on schedule to meet the race date requirements.
First project in Singapore to employ Asset Tracking System (in collaboration with GPD Lands)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awarded this project by Singtel for 3 years running

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Cyclect’s control panels

SALES CONTACT INFO

Person-in-charge: Mr. Lim Poh Beng, General Manager
Contact No.: +65 9817 2895
Email: lim.pb@cyclect.com.sg