Location: Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Project Type: Body Corporate / Residential Apartments
Heating System: 210kW AES Commercial Full Inverter Heating System – 210kW summer rating / 144kW winter rating
Completion Date: July 2026
Client Requirement
Paradise Centre Apartments sought to modernise the Ballah tower pool heating system with a highly efficient solution capable of delivering reliable, consistent heating while reducing the property’s reliance on gas.
Reducing ongoing operating costs was a key consideration. The Body Corporate required a heating system with the capacity to meet the pool’s demands year-round, while providing a more efficient and sustainable approach to managing one of the property’s significant energy loads.
AES worked closely with the Property Manager, Body Corporate Committee and key project stakeholders from the initial discussions through to planning and approval, ensuring the proposed solution aligned with the property’s operational requirements and long-term objectives.
Product Selection & Why
Following a detailed assessment of the property’s heating requirements and existing infrastructure, AES designed a 210kW commercial full inverter heating system to deliver reliable and efficient pool heating.
The system provides the required heating capacity while significantly improving operational efficiency compared with relying solely on gas heating, helping to reduce ongoing energy consumption and operating costs.
The design was developed around the property’s existing rooftop space and hydraulic infrastructure, allowing the new system to be integrated seamlessly with the existing services. Additional corrosion protection was also incorporated to ensure the system is well suited to the harsh coastal environment of Surfers Paradise.
Challenges & Solutions
As an established residential complex, the new heating system needed to be carefully integrated within the constraints of the existing building and pool infrastructure.
AES supported the Body Corporate throughout the project, working closely with the Property Manager and relevant contractors to coordinate the heating, hydraulic and electrical requirements from initial planning through to installation, commissioning and handover.
This collaborative approach provided the Body Corporate with a clear and coordinated pathway to transition from its existing gas dependent heating to a modern, high-efficiency commercial heating system, with minimal disruption to the property.
The results
- 210kW heating system installed, purpose-designed for the site
- 65–70% projected reduction in annual pool heating costs compared with the previous gas system
- Tens of thousands of dollars in potential annual savings
- Reduced reliance on gas, supporting a more sustainable, lower-cost energy profile
The completed installation gives Paradise Centre Apartments a reliable commercial heating solution built to deliver consistent pool temperatures, greater heating capacity and improved efficiency.
Based on the operating cost assessment, the new system was estimated to cut annual pool heating costs by 65–70% versus the previous gas system, representing potential savings of tens of thousands of dollars a year. That reduction gives the Body Corporate a compelling commercial case for the upgrade, with the potential for a very fast return on investment.
Paradise Centre Apartments now runs a modern, high-efficiency pool heating system, backed by AES through ongoing monitoring, servicing and lifecycle support.
Considering a heating upgrade for your body corporate or commercial property? Talk to the AES team about a system sized for your pool.
