Dohles Rocks Road Intersection Commissioned
Mi Electric commissioned the Dohles Rocks Road intersection today, which allows both Moreton Bay City Council and Transport and Main Roads to view the roads within their own internal monitoring systems. The project included installing new traffic signals, which co-ordinate with the Bruce Highway on-ramp signal control system, plus a new footpath and footpath lighting.
Overhead fibre installations for Nexium Telecommunications
Mi Electric has commenced construction on three overhead fibre installations for Nexium Telecommunications (part of the Energy Queensland Group). Two of these installations are in Chinchilla and one is in Moranbah.
Mi Electric Takes Out Mayor’s Innovation Category at the 2018 Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards
Mi Electric was the proud recipient of the Mayor’s Innovation award at this month’s Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards. This prestigious award is given to a company that demonstrates ‘innovation through new knowledge, technologies, methodologies or processes to improve the effectiveness of quality of outcomes for their clients, community and/or the public sector”. MiE Director…..
MiE has a new baby!
Congratulations to Shane from our Wide Bay Depot, and his partner Molly, on the birth of the beautiful Mia Irene Edelmann – or MiE. Coming in at 8 pounds and 2 oz, she is sure to melt the hearts of the Mi Electric – or MiE – family.
ANZAC Day preparations
During tomorrow’s ANZAC Day ceremonies, Australia and New Zealand will pay tribute to their soldiers who served in war, conflict and peacekeeping. As part of Brisbane City Council’s Kingsford-Smith Drive upgrade, Mi Electric has spent the last few weeks installing new architectural lighting adjacent to the Cameron Rocks Reserve War Memorial. Lest we forget.
Staff Training Day at Queensland HQ
Today Mi Electric staff took part in one of the compulsory bi-annual training days at the Queensland Headquarters in Yatala. Polarity refresher training, Pole Top Rescue, Elevated Work Platform Rescue and CPR were some of the topics covered.
Utilities works start on Brisbane’s new Parallel Runway Project
Mi Electric started work on the utilities trenches at Brisbane’s new Parallel Runway Project this month. The runway is being constructed by Skyway Joint Venture and is expected to commence operating in 2020.
Fibre installation for Telegraph Road Corridor Upgrade
Mi Electric installed 144c core fibre on the Telegraph Road Corridor Upgrade (Stage 2) this week, meaning new CCTV cameras and Variable Message signs can soon be erected. Mi Electric is working with Georgiou Group on this Brisbane City Council project, which is due for completion by the end of the year, weather permitting.
Conduit Down for Burnett Heads Streetscape Project
Mi Electric recently began laying conduit for the Burnett Heads Streetscape Project, which when completed will replace the existing Ergon overhead network and power the new street lighting and CCTV network.
Variable Speed Limited Signs Re-installed
As part of Transurban’s T2K Project, Mi Electric removed and re-installed Variable Speed Limit Signs above the Gateway Bridge northbound lanes. These works utilized our crane truck and both our 14-metre insulated elevated work platforms (EWPs). Works were done at night to minimize traffic disruptions.
Mi Electric secures two new electrical projects with Hazell Brothers
Mi Electric is looking forward to working with a new client in 2018, recently securing the electrical components of two Hazell Brothers projects. The Pialba-Burrum Heads Road project (Hervey Bay) will be primarily facilitated by our Wide Bay depot, and Dohles Rocks Road (Griffin) will be serviced out of our Queensland HQ in Yatala.
Commonwealth Games VMS Installation Complete
Mi Electric has completed installation of two Variable Message Signs on behalf of Gold Coast City Council; one in Southport and one in Main Beach. These signs will convey important information during the largest sporting event to be staged in Australia this decade, the 2018 Commonwealth Games.