Completed Project

Arthur Boyd Art Gallery, Bundanoon

Architect: Kerstin Thompson Architects

Builder: ADCO Constructions

Location: Bundanoon, New South Wales

System: Geothermal Exchange Closed-Loop Vertical Ground Heat Exchanger

Capacity: 220kW

Project Brief/Scope:

Efficient and environmentally-friendly heating, cooling and dehumidification
Resilient ground-source heat pumps
Entirely sub-grade system in accordance with the Gallery’s fire-and-flood resistant ethos
Critical controlled heating, cooling and dehumidification to Art Museum, and Bridge

CWL Group assisted in providing an environmentally-friendly and sustainable ground-source heating, cooling, and dehumidification system following Bundanon’s sustainability goals. The mechanics of the system also needed to be “disaster-proof” (bushfire and flood-resistant), post the Black Summer fires that had nearly destroyed the Arthur Boyd collection in 2019-2020.

The key to this fire and floor resilient solution is the geothermal exchange system’s vertical ground heat exchanger, which consists of a network of specialised high-density polyethylene pipes that vary in depth from 600mm to 100m beneath the surface. Unlike conventional surface-mounted cooling-tower alternatives that would typically be utilised, this vertical-ground heat exchanger has a 200-year life expectancy and is completely maintenance-free.

In designing and installing a closed-loop vertical ground heat exchanger for a ground-source system, CWL Group has left the grounds surrounding the Art Museum and Bridge unimpeded and free for visitors to walk freely. Now open to the public, the owners are enjoying energy-efficient zero-carbon heating, cooling, and dehumidification across the property, year-round.

Completed Projects

NSW DPI Greenhouse, Glen Innes

Wurrungwuri

Newcastle Community Centre

Tamarama Project

Dover Heights Project

Bellevue Hill Events Auditorium

Double Bay Project

Golden Vale Project

The Farm

NSW DPI Greenhouse, Cowra

Greenhills

Northbridge Project

Berry Farm House

Bundeena House

Our Trusted Partners

We wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for your expertise and professionalism during our geo journey. Your patience and outstanding knowledge were visible along the way and greatly appreciated. Congratulations in assembling a team who have all been of the same high standard. It has been a pleasure to deal with all of you.

- Jenine Cranston and Douglas Fone, Artarmon, Sydney

We engaged CWL for the geothermal exchange and HVAC works on our unique project in Bellevue Hill and were selected based on pricing and their previous experience. It turned out to be the best choice in subcontractors we made for the whole project. Their professionalism, work ethic, expertise and willing to help wherever needed made a highly complex services installation that much easier, and more efficient than expected. I’d like to personally thank James and the site team who put the extra effort in at all times to get our project over the line with remarkable results. Highly recommended Subcontractors and mechanical consultants.

- Theo Elphick, Site Manager, Built

A culture of striving for excellence combined with motivated and dedicated staff is what defines CWL Group. Their workmanship is second to none and it is obvious that all of the staff care about what they do. Commitments are met and exceeded and there are no problems that can’t be resolved. I’m looking forward to working with Clayton and his team in the future and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.

- Mick Carroll, Bellevarde Constructions

The team from CWL Group are very reliable, responsive and efficient in their work. They go above and beyond to make sure the job is completed at its highest standard. The knowledge of the guys is exceptional. I would recommend the CWL Group team every time!

- Annemarie Rodrigo, Bellevue Hill House Keeper

I want to thank CWL Group for the outstanding work in installing our hydronic heating system. I have worked with many plumbers over the years and I have never seen such a high standard of workmanship. They came in on time and on budget. I cannot recommend the team from CWL Group highly enough.

- Robert & Roberta Cook, Blue Mountains

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