Client: Aldi
Location: Jerrabomberra
Project Type: Retail And Hospitality, Commercial Plumbing and Hydraulic Infrastructure Installation
Building a new Aldi might seem straightforward, but ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes requires some serious plumbing muscle. That’s where our Canberra plumbing team at Contemporary Plumbing stepped in.
Contemporary Plumbing played a key role in delivering the essential hydraulic infrastructure for the new Aldi supermarket in Jerrabomberra. The systems operating behind the scenes required extensive planning, coordination, and technical expertise from the Canberra plumbing team.
About ALDI Australia
ALDI Australia delivers quality groceries at low prices by offering a carefully selected range and collaborating with partners for efficiency. With 570+ stores and 13,500+ employees, ALDI has contributed $30 billion to Australia’s GDP since 2001.
They prioritise simplicity, responsibility, and consistency in their operations, focusing on their people, customers, partners, communities, and the environment. ALDI’s “Good Different” approach ensures shoppers can expect reliable value with every visit.
Project Scope
Forget your standard sink and shower setup. Contemporary Plumbing tackled the heavy-duty side of things and delivered high-capacity infrastructure capable of handling all drainage challenges.
The project involved constructing the full hydraulic backbone required to support Aldi’s operations. The scope included:
- Installing new connections to the city’s water supply, ensuring reliable and compliant service to the entire facility.
- Implementing a fire hydrant booster pump system to meet stringent fire safety requirements and support emergency response capabilities.
- Constructing a complete network of new water and sewer lines, designed for durability and efficient long‑term performance.
- Installing pumping chambers to manage site drainage and ensure consistent flow across varying ground levels.
- Coordinating with builders, engineers, and local authorities to integrate all systems seamlessly into the new supermarket’s design.
Project Outcome
The hydraulic and civil works were completed efficiently and to a high standard, enabling Aldi Jerrabomberra to open with fully compliant, reliable, and high‑performance plumbing systems. The new store benefits from robust water supply, efficient sewer management, and enhanced fire safety—critical elements that contribute to a smooth and safe shopping experience.
In short, Contemporary Plumbing played a pivotal role in getting the new Aldi up and running, ensuring a smooth shopping experience for everyone. This project highlights Contemporary Plumbing’s capability in delivering complex commercial plumbing solutions for major retail developments across Canberra and surrounding regions.
