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

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

At Goldfish & Bay, our ongoing Lunch & Learn series with Fusion Fire Systems isn’t just routine, it’s become one of the most valuable technical sessions we host. Giorgio Montanari brings more than 15 years of experience, a deep command of fire protection standards, and a rare ability to translate complexity into clear, practical insight. With a background in project delivery, system design, and product development, Giorgio has worked across both wet and dry fire protection. H

We last looked at fire in July, when tragedy forced change. This month, we return to fire, not for disaster, but for invention. The...

Goldfish & Bay is proud to have our fire engineering services featured in the latest edition of Australian National Construction Review...