Melbourne Water awards Synertec the Brooklyn delivery phase, lifting combined value to $1.1m
Synertec Corporation Limited (ASX: SOP) has been awarded the delivery phase of the Brooklyn Pump Station I/O Upgrade Project by Melbourne Water, marking the progression of the engagement from design into implementation.
The award follows Synertec’s successful completion of the project’s design and scoping phase. The combined value of the design and delivery phases awarded to Synertec is now approximately $1.1 million.
The move from design into delivery reinforces Synertec’s long-standing relationship with Melbourne Water, a blue-chip water infrastructure client. According to the Company, the award demonstrates Melbourne Water’s continued confidence in Synertec’s technical capability, project delivery performance and understanding of critical water infrastructure.
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From design to delivery: what the award covers
During the design phase, Synertec worked closely with Melbourne Water to develop the engineering solution for the upgrade of legacy I/O infrastructure and associated operational technology systems at Brooklyn Pump Station. Completing this phase established the technical framework for the project and positioned Synertec to undertake the subsequent implementation and commissioning works.
The newly awarded delivery phase covers a defined scope of implementation activities:
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Procurement of required hardware
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Control system modifications (PLC and HMI)
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Configuration of Ethernet and Profinet networks
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Factory acceptance testing
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Site installation and commissioning
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Network integration
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As-built documentation and operational handover
| Project Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Client | Melbourne Water |
| Facility | Brooklyn Pump Station |
| Combined contract value | Approximately $1.1 million (design + delivery phases) |
| Current status | Delivery phase awarded |
| Core upgrade | Replacement of end-of-life I/O blocks with Profinet I/O systems |
Why this matters: modernising critical water infrastructure
At a facility such as a pump station, I/O (input/output) infrastructure forms part of the broader operational technology that keeps the site running. When these components reach end-of-life, ageing hardware can raise the risk of faults and complicate maintenance.
The Brooklyn project involves replacing end-of-life I/O blocks with Profinet I/O systems and associated network modifications. The upgrade is expected to modernise key operational technology assets and support improved reliability, maintainability and long-term operational performance at the facility.
Managing Director Commentary
“This award is particularly pleasing because it represents the successful progression of the Brooklyn Pump Station project from design into delivery. Our team worked closely with Melbourne Water throughout the design phase to develop a practical and reliable upgrade solution. Being selected to deliver the implementation phase demonstrates the confidence Melbourne Water has in Synertec’s technical capability, project execution and commitment to supporting critical infrastructure. We value our long-standing relationship with Melbourne Water and look forward to continuing to support the reliability and resilience of its operational technology infrastructure,” said Michael Carroll, Synertec’s Managing Director.
The investment angle: deepening a trusted client relationship
The award reinforces Synertec’s position as a trusted provider of operational technology, automation, digital infrastructure and critical asset solutions for Australia’s water sector.
The Melbourne Water relationship is one piece of a broader national water sector push: Synertec’s Sydney Water contracts, secured in early 2026, opened access to a $245 million panel addressable market spanning the entire Greater Sydney network.
Synertec Corporation Limited (ASX: SOP) is a technology design and development growth company. The Brooklyn award adds to its body of work supporting critical infrastructure for blue-chip customers, though no delivery timeline or completion date has been disclosed for this project.
Synertec’s critical infrastructure work extends beyond water utilities: its $4 million AGL SCADA upgrade contract, covering 25 national operational sites across gas and renewable energy assets, illustrates the scale of engagements the company is now winning in the energy sector.
What comes next
The delivery phase now moves into execution, encompassing procurement, control system modifications, factory and site testing, installation, commissioning, network integration and handover documentation.
The Company has described the award as a continuation of its long-standing relationship with Melbourne Water and its broader water-sector strategy, supporting the reliability and resilience of the client’s operational technology infrastructure.
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