Project List
For decades, DKnapp Fire Design (DKFD) has provided thoughtful, meticulously engineered fire protection solutions for some of Australia’s most complex infrastructure. Since 2006, we have completed 40+ tunnels to date, and our work has been guided by a deep sense of responsibility to protect lives and secure the environments where people live and work.
Led by a principal designer with over 45 years of specialised industry experience, we bring unrivaled expertise to high-stakes projects—including major transport tunnels, refineries, and complex commercial developments. This depth of knowledge allows us to navigate the most intricate challenges, giving our clients quiet confidence that their projects are in safe, highly capable hands.
Below are some of the tunnels that Dknapp Fire Design has been involved with:
Led by a principal designer with over 45 years of specialised industry experience, we bring unrivaled expertise to high-stakes projects—including major transport tunnels, refineries, and complex commercial developments. This depth of knowledge allows us to navigate the most intricate challenges, giving our clients quiet confidence that their projects are in safe, highly capable hands.
Below are some of the tunnels that Dknapp Fire Design has been involved with:
Successful Fire Protection Projects Across Australia
- M5 Tunnel (Road) Original, Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- M5 Tunnel (Road) Extension 2019, Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- M4/M5 Tunnel (Road) Link, Sydney NSW, Design Engineer / Reviewer.
- Rosella Interchange Tunnel (Road), Design Engineer / Reviewer.
- Eastern Distributor Road Tunnel (Road), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- Graham Farmer Tunnel (Road), Perth WA, Design / Project Engineer.
- City Link Tunnel 1 Road Tunnel (Road), Melbourne Victoria, Design Engineer.
- City Link Tunnel 2 Road Tunnel (Road), Melbourne Victoria, Design Engineer.
- Cross City Tunnel (Road), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- Parramatta Rail Tunnel (Rail), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- Lane Cove Tunnel (Road), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- Johnson Hill Tunnel (Road), New Zealand, Design Engineer.
- Clem7 Tunnel (Road), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- New Metro Rail Tunnel, Perth WA, Design Engineer.
- Eastern Rail Link Tunnel (Rail), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- Brisbane Link Road Tunnel (Air Port Link Tunnel, Road dedicated Busway), Brisbane QLD, Design Engineer.
- Brisbane Link Busway Tunnel (dedicated Road Tunnel, general traffic), Brisbane QLD, Design Engineer.
- M4 Road Tunnel, Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- M8 Road tunnel (formally the M6), Sydney NSW, Design Engineer.
- M6 Road Tunnel (this project is current on hold pending structural concerns), Sydney
- NSW, Design Engineer.
Road & Rail Tunnel Projects
Plus, many others.
Fire Protection Systems Projects
- Yetagun Gas Platform Project South East Asia, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- BP Kwinana Refinery- LPG Vessel Deluge Systems Kwinana, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- BP Kwinana Refinery- Foam-Deluge Systems Kwinana, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- WMC Leinster Bulk Fuel Tank Foam Systems, Leinster WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Garden Island Naval Base WA Bulk Fuel Tank Sub-Surface Foam Systems, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Hamersley Iron Tom Price & Paraburdoo WA, above & below ground conveyor sprinkler & deluge fire protection, general fire protection design to Australian & Factory Mutual Standards, Tom Price & Paraburdoo WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Burswood Casino Complex, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Myers Forrest Chase, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Theatre & Spires, Melbourne Victoria, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Concert Hall/Theatre & Spires, Melbourne Victoria, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Hamersley Iron Tom Price, Tom Price WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- BHP Port Headland LNG, Port Hedland WA, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Coles & Action Supermarkets, Various throughout WA, Design Consultant / Drafty.
- Concert Hall, Melbourne Victoria, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- WMC Leinster Foam Systems Various WA, Design Consultant / Drafty.
- Lo Yang A Power Station, Melbourne Victoria, Design Engineer / Drafty.
- Chemeq, Rockingham WA, Design Consultant / Drafty.
- And many other projects.
DKFD Completed & Ongoing Projects
Apartment Towers (multi-level apartments)
- Burswood Apartments Towers 3,4,5, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Burswood Apartments Lot 23-24, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Mandurah Apartments, Mandurah WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
Residential Apartments
Shopping Centers
- One Brighton Residential Apartments, Mandurah WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Leighton Beach Residential Apartments, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Union Street Residental Apartments, Victoria VIC, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Bennett Springs Shopping Centre, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Kinross Shopping Centre Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Numerous Coles / Actions / Woolworths / IGA Stores located in Shopping Centers throughout Western Australia.
- Perth Arena (specific areas only), Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Busway Perth, Underground Bus Terminal Project Perth WA (Deluge Water Spray, Fire Hydrants, Fire Hose Reels, Fire Sprinkler Systems (wet), Fire Pumps and Fire Water Tanks, Fire Extinguishers, for the fire contractor MP&HE Services, Designer / Draftsman / Systems Audits.
Retirement Homes
- Residentail Fire Protection systems at Kinga Gardens, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Residentail Fire Protection systems at Rowethorpe, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Kakeeya Nursing Home, Fremantle WA, Consultancy Design / Draftsman / Consultancy.
- West Perth Football Club Extensions (Joondalup Arena), Design Engineer/Draftsman.
Numerous underground deluge water spray systems in the explosives magazines
- St Ives Gold Mine, Kalgoolie WA, Design Engineer/Draftsman.
- Vivian Gold Mine, Kalgoolie WA, Design Engineer/Draftsman.
- Granny Smith Gold Mine, Kalgoolie WA, Design Engineer/Draftsman.
International fire codes fire protection systems
- Sealy Warehouse Canning Vale WA, (Factory Mutual Design Codes), Consultancy Designer / Draftsman.
- Lions Dairy Bentley WA, (Factory Mutual Design Codes), Consultancy Designer / Draftsman.
- Tronox (Formally Tiewest) Muchea Site, fire sprinkler system design for dedicated 100% capacity diesel fire pumps ( 2 off primary & standby), fire protection systems to buildings and conveyors to Factory Mutual (FMG) standards, Muchea WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Tronox (Formally Tiewest) Muchea & Cooljaeloo Site, Dredge (C1 & Pelican) Deluge/Sprinkler Design Reviews, Fire systems recommendations, Dredge C1 designing new control valve skids + new Fire hydrants, Pelican upgrading skid to incorporate 2 off Fire Hydrants, Consultancy Designer / Draftsman.
Perth International Airport
- Terminal 1 extensions to the existing system, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Terminal for flyin-flyout workers, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- C-Generation Builing (Power generation facility for the international airport complex), Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
Fiona Stanley Hospital Gas Suppression System specific to critical areas
- Numerous Gaseous Fire Systems, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
- Heli Pad Landing platform Foam Suppression via 3 large volume oscillating water spray cannons, Perth WA, Design Engineer / Draftsman.
DKnapp Fire Design has provided assistance & worked on many Road / Rail Tunnels
- Eastlink Road Tunnel Victoria
- Parramatta Rail Tunnel Sydney NSW
- Brisbane Rail / Road Tunnels QLD
- F3M2 Link Road Tunnel Sydney NSW
- Tintenbat to Ewingsdale Rail Tunnel Sydney NSW
And many other projects.
Each of these projects reflects our commitment to thorough, compliant design and lasting peace of mind for the people who rely on us.
Each of these projects reflects our commitment to thorough, compliant design and lasting peace of mind for the people who rely on us.
We would be glad to bring this same experience to your next project. To discuss your requirements, please visit our Contact Us page, email us at admin@dknappfiredesign.com.au, or call +61 412310733 for a free consultation.