PROJECT/ Data Centre - client profile private
LOCATION/ Westgate, Auckland, New Zealand
ENGINEER/ Jacobs
MAIN CONTRACTOR/ ICON
CEILING INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR/ Alpha Interiors
SEISMIC CEILING BRACING SYSTEM/ GRIDLOK® by TRACKLOK® Ltd
PROJECT OVERVIEW/ Development of a hyperscale data centre region in Westgate, Auckland, New Zealand marks a pivotal investment in New Zealand’s digital infrastructure. These state-of-the-art facilities are designed to deliver high availability, data sovereignty, and energy efficiency - critical requirements for modern government and enterprise cloud services.
Recognising the essential nature of seismic resilience in such infrastructure, ICON and Alpha Interiors partnered with TRACKLOK® Ltd in the installation of GRIDLOK® - the pre-engineered, seismic ceiling bracing system - as a key part of the suspended ceiling installation.
The Seismic Challenge for Critical Infrastructure
New Zealand’s seismic activity presents a significant design consideration for data centres. As mission-critical infrastructure, any ceiling collapse during seismic events poses not only safety risks but also potential disruption to digital services relied upon nationwide.
GRIDLOK® was selected by the engineers of record to provide a robust and code-compliant seismic bracing solution for the extensive suspended ceiling systems within the facility. Its ability to resist seismic loads in compliance with AS/NZS 2785 and AS/NZS 1170.5 ensures that the ceiling systems remain secure and operational even during significant seismic activity.
Why GRIDLOK®
GRIDLOK® is a proprietary seismic bracing system for suspended ceilings developed and manufactured by TRACKLOK® Ltd:
Pre-engineered and code-compliant.
Capable of resisting high seismic forces in all three orthogonal directions.
Fast to specify, simple to install, and proven in performance.
Specified and installed throughout New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, making it a preferred solution across multiple markets and compliance environments.
INDUSTRY FEEDBACK/
“GRIDLOK® was chosen by the design team, and during the build their team were highly engaged, working alongside our site crew, Alpha Interiors, to provide timely technical input and clear, practical recommendations. TRACKLOK proactive support made the installation process more straightforward and kept us on track to meet key milestones.””
INSTALLER EXPERIENCE/ Alpha Interiors
Alpha Interiors, the ceiling installation contractor, worked closely with the TRACKLOK® tech team to coordinate the GRIDLOK® installation. The ease of layout, modular assembly, and clear documentation allowed Alpha to complete the ceiling bracing installation on time and without complication, supporting the project’s strict construction schedule.
CONCLUSION/ This key data centre project stands as a benchmark for digital infrastructure resilience in New Zealand and indeed around the world. With GRIDLOK® integrated into the suspended ceiling systems, this facility is not only code-compliant but better protected against seismic risk - ensuring that mission-critical operations can continue uninterrupted during seismic events.
As seismic performance becomes a non-negotiable standard for infrastructure, GRIDLOK® continues to play a vital role across the New Zealand, Australian, and U.S. commercial construction sectors.