GPA supports the delivery of critical digital infrastructure by providing engineering solutions for the power, utility and operational systems that underpin modern data centres.
Our Services
- Feasibility Studies & Business Case Development
- Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
- Detailed Engineering Design
- Owner’s Engineering Services
- Technical Due Diligence
- Grid Connection Management
- Power System Studies & Network Modelling
- HV & MV Power Infrastructure
- Substation Design (Primary & Secondary Systems)
- Protection, Control & SCADA Systems
- Backup Generation Systems
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Microgrids & Energy Resilience Solutions
- Fuel Storage & Fuel Handling Systems
- Cooling & Thermal Management Infrastructure
- Water Supply & Treatment Systems
- Operational Technology (OT) & Cybersecurity
- Safety & Risk Engineering
- Commissioning & Operational Readiness
- Asset Management & Reliability Improvement
GPA has extensive experience supporting the development of resilient, reliable and future-ready infrastructure that underpins Australia’s growing digital economy.
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, cloud services and sovereign digital infrastructure is driving unprecedented investment in Australian data centres. At the same time, power availability, cooling requirements, water management and infrastructure delivery have become increasingly complex challenges for developers and operators. GPA helps clients navigate these challenges through practical engineering solutions that navigate power, utilities, controls and operational requirements.
Modern data centres are among the most energy-intensive facilities being developed in Australia. They rely on secure grid connections, resilient electrical networks, backup generation, battery storage, advanced cooling technologies and sophisticated control systems to maintain continuous operation. GPA helps clients evaluate energy supply options, integrate renewable generation and storage technologies, and develop infrastructure that supports long-term performance and expansion. Our experience delivering complex power, water and utility infrastructure helps clients balance reliability, scalability and sustainability objectives.
With grid connection capacity and power availability emerging as major constraints on data centre growth, GPA provides specialist expertise in power system studies, network connections, substations, renewable energy integration and battery storage. Our experience working with generators, network service providers and infrastructure owners helps clients navigate complex technical and regulatory requirements.
GPA also provides technical advisory, risk and operational readiness services throughout the project lifecycle. From design reviews and due diligence through to commissioning, energisation and integrated systems testing, our teams help owners, investors and operators improve confidence in project delivery and asset performance.
Whether supporting hyperscale developments, sovereign digital infrastructure, edge computing facilities or major expansions, GPA delivers engineering solutions that help clients build the next generation of digital infrastructure.
Data Centres and the Energy Transition
As Australia pursues its digital and decarbonisation ambitions, data centres are emerging as a key driver of investment in renewable energy, energy storage and electricity network infrastructure. The sector’s rapid growth is reshaping how energy is generated, transported and consumed, creating new opportunities to integrate digital infrastructure with a more sustainable, low-emissions energy system. GPA supports this transition through specialist energy advisory, grid connection and power infrastructure planning services, demonstrated by our rich portfolio of successfully delivered renewable generation projects.
