Summary
Citadel Edge supported the Australian Department of Defence through the design, delivery and ongoing support of audiovisual systems associated with the F-35 Program at RAAF Williamtown and RAAF Tindal.
Since 2017, Citadel Edge has delivered audiovisual solutions across approximately 180 spaces, including meeting rooms, briefing facilities, digital signage, theatres and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). The engagement continues to support Defence’s operational and training environments as the F-35 capability evolves.
The challenge
The introduction of the F-35 fleet required significant upgrades to Defence facilities and supporting infrastructure.
The audiovisual environments needed to support operational, training and collaboration activities within highly secure Defence facilities. These environments ranged from standard meeting rooms and briefing spaces through to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), each with specific security, access and operational requirements.
Key challenges included:
- Strict physical and information security requirements.
- Delivery within active Defence facilities.
- Limited access windows aligned to operational activities.
- Coordination across multiple contractors and delivery partners.
- Consistent capability delivery across many facilities and room types.
- Adaptation to evolving operational and security requirements throughout the life of the program.
The solution
Citadel Edge delivered end-to-end audiovisual services to support Defence facilities associated with the F-35 Program.
The solution included audiovisual environments across a range of facility types, including meeting rooms, briefing facilities, digital signage, theatres, collaboration spaces and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
Citadel Edge worked with Defence, Telstra and other delivery partners to provide a consistent audiovisual capability that aligned with the operational, security and facility requirements of the program.
Implementation
Citadel Edge provided detailed design, equipment supply, installation, control system programming, commissioning, testing and handover services across the program.
Delivery activities were undertaken within secure Defence environments and required close coordination with Defence personnel, builders and other project partners. Installation and commissioning activities were planned around operational schedules and access restrictions to minimise disruption to Defence operations.
To date, Citadel Edge has delivered design, implementation and sustainment services across approximately 180 spaces. This work has included meeting rooms, briefing facilities, digital signage, theatrettes and multiple SCIF environments, together with the provision of operational, maintenance and as-built documentation.
Citadel Edge continues to provide ongoing support and sustainment services across the deployed environments.
Outcome and impact
The project delivered modern audiovisual capabilities supporting Defence operational, training and collaboration activities across multiple facilities and security classifications.
Defence personnel can use secure meeting, briefing and collaboration environments that support day-to-day operations, planning activities and information sharing within controlled environments.
The audiovisual environments were delivered in accordance with Defence security, access and operational requirements while supporting the broader introduction of the F-35 capability.
Citadel Edge’s long-term involvement has provided continuity of knowledge and support across the life of the program, helping maintain operational readiness and system performance as facilities and requirements have evolved.
