Data Centres

Optimising performance through insight, trust, and strategic asset management

Client: University of South Australia
Location: South Australia / Kaurna Country

The challenge

The University of South Australia operates two mission-critical data centres supporting its research, teaching, and enterprise systems. Located at 160 Currie Street and Mawson Lakes Campus, these facilities are the digital heart of UniSA’s operations. As infrastructure ages and demand for computing power grows, UniSA needed a partner who could go beyond technical upgrades — providing strategic oversight to optimise operations, manage risk, and drive long-term asset value.

Our Approach

Lucid has served as a long-term asset management and engineering partner to UniSA, with deep involvement in both data centre development and ongoing operation. Our role goes far beyond design. We have provided continuous support across operations, predictive maintenance, capacity forecasting, and risk mitigation. Working closely with UniSA’s Information Strategy and Technology Services (ISTS) team, we bring clarity to complexity — using data-driven insights to guide smarter decisions.

Solutions delivered

Lucid delivered holistic services across strategy, design, and asset performance:

Lead Consultancy for New Data Centre – Designed and delivered the University’s primary data centre
Asset Management & Operational Oversight – Ongoing performance monitoring, risk analysis, and proactive guidance to optimise operations
Maintenance Strategy Support – Advising and coordinating maintenance activities to prevent faults and extend asset life
Capacity Forecasting & Risk Modelling – Supporting future growth while safeguarding performance and redundancy
Quarterly Environmental Reporting – Guiding operational and sustainability decisions through regular performance audits
Independent Environmental Review – Holistic evaluation of both facilities to inform strategic investments
Critical Changeover Management – Seamless delivery of infrastructure upgrades with zero disruption
UPS System Expansion – Boosting system resilience in response to increased load
Network Node Optimisation – Enhancing communications infrastructure across UniSA’s broader campus network

Outcomes

Smarter asset management enabling data-driven decisions and reduced lifecycle costs
Improved operational resilience and uptime across both data centres
Reduced risk of outages through proactive capacity and maintenance planning
Ongoing alignment of infrastructure with UniSA’s digital and strategic goals
A collaborative, high-trust relationship grounded in results and accountability

Better World Impact

UniSA’s data centres power the learning, research, and discovery that shape tomorrow. By combining deep engineering knowledge with proactive asset management, Lucid ensures that the University’s infrastructure not only performs today — but evolves for tomorrow. We’re proud to support world-class education environments that are smarter, more sustainable, and built to last — helping deliver a better world through reliable, intelligent systems.

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