ECU Cyber Security Operations Centre

The works support ECU’s position as the home of Australia’s largest cybersecurity research and education program. The project involved the transformation of previously existing teaching rooms into a purpose-built, high-performance teaching and operations facility. The fitout was designed to accommodate a range of advanced digital learning and simulation environments for cybersecurity education and research.

Scope of works and fitout elements

The initial stages of the project involved the full demolition of internal structures within the existing teaching spaces. This cleared the way for new partitions, structural works, services, and finishes to be installed according to the design requirements. The new facility comprises multiple interconnected spaces. These include a Simulation Security Operations Centre (SOC), a tiered Training SOC, two dedicated Training Labs with an operable wall, office areas and an entry lobby with a feature screen wall. The Simulation SOC is enclosed within a standalone, curved and partitioned room. This room includes switchable glass walls that allow the space to transition between transparent and private modes depending on operational requirements. The space also received a significant audiovisual (AV) fitout, which required precise coordination between Swan’s internal joinery team, architectural interiors, and the nominated AV contractor. AV components were integrated into the fabric of the space to meet teaching and simulation needs. These works were sequenced to align with the delivery of the surrounding finishes and building infrastructure. The Training SOC includes tiered seating, which was constructed using structural steel floor framing. This feature allows clear sightlines and effective use of space for group-based training scenarios. The steel platform required coordination with structural and finishing trades to ensure integration with surrounding partitions, flooring, and access requirements. The two Training Labs were fitted out to function as independent rooms or as one combined space. This flexibility is enabled by an operable wall, which allows for quick reconfiguration. All services and finishes were delivered to suit both single and combined room use, including data, power, lighting, and AV connections. Swan also completed the office and entry areas as part of the fitout. The entry space includes a feature screen wall, which provides a visual marker for the facility and separates public areas from secure internal zones. All joinery, wall linings and finishes were delivered according to design specifications.

High coordination and detailed delivery

The project involved high levels of coordination across multiple specialist trades. Particular attention was required for the sequencing of curved partitions, joinery installations, and the AV integration within the Simulation SOC. Swan worked closely with interiors partners and the AV contractor to maintain alignment with the architectural intent while ensuring functional delivery. Swan’s in-house joinery team contributed to the delivery of key elements, including customised screens, cabinetry and detailing across the Simulation and Training SOCs. Fabrication and installation timelines were closely managed to align with broader site progress. The completed fitout delivers a technically complex and high-quality facility that now supports ECU’s ongoing leadership in cybersecurity education. The fitout scope was delivered in line with university requirements, under the formal framework of the ECU Construction and Refurbishment Panel.