This year A.G. Coombs are finalists in the AIRAH Excellence in HVAC category for the 540 Wickham Street -Towards Net Zero – Decommissioning Cogeneration project in Brisbane.

This award recognises excellence in the delivery, retrofit, upgrade or maintenance of HVAC systems, and covers all aspects of project delivery. It will be announced at the AIRAH National Awards event in Sydney on 20 Nov 2025.

The Australian commercial building market is on a clear path towards electrification. To move towards Net Zero this iconic property in Brisbane needed to decommission its gas-fired cogeneration plant.

A.G. Coombs Group provided the technical design, installation and maintenance expertise to deliver this complex energy systems transition task. This challenging project was carried out with minimal disruption to the large, occupied facility and delivered a significant carbon emissions reduction and improved energy efficiency whilst modernising the mechanical and electrical assets and enhancing the electrical safety of its operations and maintenance.

For more information on this project see A.G. Coombs Building Efficiency Magazine – Close to Home

For more information on Cromwell Property Groups 540 Wickham Street.

For more information on the degasification and electrification of existing buildings contact A.G. Coombs

For more information on the AIRAH Awards see Recognising Australia’s HVAC&R Industry