9 Dock – HMNB Devonport
A coordinated lighting and infrastructure upgrade to segregate vehicles and pedestrians across the dockyard to enhance safety and efficiency.
SDS provided design and technical support for the 9 Dock Vehicle and Pedestrian Segregation project at HMNB Devonport, enhancing safety, efficiency, and operational clarity across approximately 20,000 m² of external works. Commissioned by Babcock and delivered with Cavendish Nuclear Ltd, the scheme formed part of wider modernisation efforts to strengthen dockyard infrastructure. Working to RIBA Stage 4 – Technical Design, SDS developed a coordinated external lighting strategy optimised for the dock’s complex operational environment, ensuring efficiency, durability, and compliance with stringent defence standards while allowing flexibility for future upgrades.
Involvement
- Delivered RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design for external lighting systems.
- Designed high-efficiency lighting and control systems to improve safety and energy performance.
- Provided coordination and integration of MEP systems with existing site infrastructure.
- Supported modular installation methods to reduce site disruption and optimise programme delivery.
Benefits delivered
- Enhanced safety and operational efficiency through improved vehicle and pedestrian segregation.
- Energy-efficient lighting design supporting reduced carbon footprint and lifecycle costs.
- Modular systems approach enabling streamlined installation and maintenance.
- Delivered programme acceleration while meeting specific sector design standards and operational priorities.
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