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variety of facilities in the complex are located
in close proximity. It is anticipated that this
concentration of activity will generate cross-
patronage between all the facilities and create a
busy, vibrant atmosphere at all times. Some of the
facilities have upper or mezzanine levels but are
all accessed from ground floor via escalators, lifts
and stairs. There are a total of 16 diverse eatery
options situated throughout the casino.
HVAC
The Time Square Casino includes a state of the art
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
system designed by Aurecon in alignment with the
latest energy efficient design principles, as well as
to fit in with the overall architectural look and feel.
The Casino comprises a mechanically ventilated
super basement and a 4-pipe chilled and hot water
system, which serves multiple indoor air handling
units designed specifically for each room as a
result of its 24 hour operational nature. The main
chiller yard was positioned at low level to ensure a
fast tracked installation was possible and no delays
to the program were incurred.
To maximise on the overall building footprint,
the indoor plant rooms were strategically located
in mezzanine plant rooms which were originally
unused large ceiling void spaces. This also allowed
for easy access and maintenance through the back
of house areas as well as an increased gross usable
area for internal space planning.
It was imperative that the focus was on sus-
tainability initiatives to ensure energy efficiency
while still maximising on indoor air quality. To
assist with this, simulations were conducted on
the glazing of the glass façade. This allowed for
the recommendation of an effective product which
would bring the overall annual energy consumption
down and reduce the total mechanical plant load.
The multiple occupancy classifications required
that each space was designed separately -
however ergonomic design principles were used
to ensure upfront and maintenance costs were
constantly considered. The equipment selected for
these individual spaces allowed for a comfortable
environment to be created with the use of multiple
space temperature sensors. Furthermore, carbon
dioxide sensors were used to regulate the fresh
outdoor air consumption, further lowering running
costs. All air conditioned spaces and equipment
are monitored on the HVAC Building Management
System ensuring an efficient and effective main-
tenance schedule was made possible.
Structural and Construction Fact and Figures
• 50,000 truckloads were used to remove the
482,650m 3 of excavated soil removed during the
bulk earthworks and super structure construction
phases. This is roughly equivalent to the volume
of 193 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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