At an Antarctic research station, fire is one of the most serious risks to life and infrastructure. Extreme isolation, dry conditions, limited water resources and critical infrastructure make fire protection a very different engineering challenge. Last week, we followed the water infrastructure at the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station and finished with a dedicated pressurised water tank supplying the station's automatic sprinkler system. That tank is part of a much bigger sto

Last week, we explored how the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station operates without public utilities. One question naturally followed... Where does the water come from? Most of us don't think twice about turning on a tap. At the South Pole, every litre of water has to be created. There are no rivers, lakes or underground aquifers. Instead, engineers melt compacted Antarctic snow deep below the surface to create an underground water reservoir known as a Rodwell. Rather than cont

Last Friday, the Goldfish & Bay team was proud to support and attend the 2026 NSW Australian Institute of Building Professional Excellence Awards. The evening brought together professionals from across the construction industry to celebrate the projects, people and organisations setting the benchmark for excellence throughout New South Wales. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with clients, consultants and industry peers, celebrate this year's outstanding achievement

Some projects have the potential to reshape an entire precinct. Melrose Wharf is one of them. Today, our team had the pleasure of attending the official launch of Holdmark's Melrose Wharf waterfront precinct, marking the project's transition from demolition and early works to construction. Just twelve months after the State Significant Development Application was lodged, the project has reached another significant milestone, transitioning from planning into construction. Once

After a short break, we're bringing back This Month in Engineering, where we explore the projects, innovations and engineering milestones that continue to shape the built environment. This time, we're heading to the South Pole. Most of us don't think twice about turning on a tap, flicking a light switch or flushing a toilet. At the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, none of those things happen without carefully engineered systems working behind the scenes. There is no electri

The proposed mixed use development at 402 to 420 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest is currently progressing through the State Significant Development assessment process. Located opposite the new Crows Nest Metro Station, the proposal comprises a 39 storey mixed use tower with 254 residential apartments, retail and commercial space, together with four basement levels. The project forms part of the Crows Nest Transit Oriented Development Precinct, supporting the continued evolution o