NSW Government Energy Rebates on Air Conditioner Upgrades
NSW Government Energy Rebates on Air Conditioners
If you’ve been in Newcastle long enough, you know why we take Legionnaires’ disease seriously. The 1989 outbreak at the Workers Club wasn’t just a headline; it changed how our entire industry operates.
Since then, the rules have become much stricter. And for good reason.
Legionella bacteria thrives in warm, stagnant water. Unfortunately, that describes a poorly maintained cooling tower perfectly. If that bacteria grows and gets misted out into the air intake, people get sick. It’s that simple.
If you own or manage a building with a cooling tower or warm water system, the buck stops with you.
Under the current NSW Public Health Regulation 2022, you can’t just set it and forget it. You are legally required to:
Register your system with the local Council (Newcastle, Lake Mac, Maitland, etc.).
Have a current Risk Management Plan (RMP).
Get monthly inspections and sampling done.
Get the system certified annually.
It’s a lot of paperwork and a lot of responsibility. That’s where we step in.
We don’t just “check the box.” We manage the whole lifecycle of the system so you don’t have to worry about a knock on the door from NSW Health.
Maintenance & Cleaning Dirty towers are dangerous towers. We scrub them out, disinfect them, and ensure the drift eliminators are actually doing their job.
Water Treatment We monitor the chemical dosing systems that keep the water chemistry balanced. If the pH or conductivity is off, the biocide won’t work, and the bacteria will breed. We keep it in the sweet spot.
Testing & Compliance We handle the monthly sampling and send it off to NATA-accredited labs. If a count comes back high (it happens), we know exactly what to do: remedial cleaning, re-dosing, and re-testing until it’s clear.
Risk Management Plans (RMP) Every system needs a plan tailored to that specific site. We work with independent consultants to ensure your RMP is solid, practical, and compliant with AS/NZS 3666.
We’ve been doing this in Newcastle since 1939. We know the local climate, we know the local council requirements, and we’ve seen what happens when systems are neglected.
We don’t cut corners on health.
When you hire us, you’re getting a team that knows the difference between a cheap quick-fix and a job done right. We turn up when we say we will, we keep your logbooks up to date, and we make sure your building is safe for your tenants and customers.
Give us a call on (02) 4957 0221. We can look at your current maintenance schedule and tell you if you’re compliant or if you’re at risk.
We have all been there. You are sitting at your desk in a jumper while the person three metres away is practically fanning themselves with
You know the scenario. You’ve got the ducted air con set to a comfortable 24°C. The living room feels perfect. But walk down the hallway
