As part of the Liverpool Waters regeneration programme, Comelit-PAC in collaboration with Merselec Ltd and Romal Capital has reportedly delivered an advanced, fully integrated fire safety solution for the Aquitania development at West Waterloo Place.
Liverpool Waters is said to be one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects, transforming the city’s historic docks into a vibrant mixed-use waterfront.
Romal’s phase 4 Aquitania, reportedly marks a key phase in Liverpool Waters transformation, combining striking architecture with robust life safety systems for its 135 high-specification apartments and townhouses.
Greg Malouf, CEO, Romal Capital for Aquitania said: “Resident safety was our highest priority.
“From the initial design stage, we worked with Comelit-PAC to ensure the fire system would meet legislation alongside the expectations of a smart, stylish development.
“The installed solution provides the protection we need and the flexibility to manage operations efficiently.
“We’re already planning to extend the works into our phase four, Mauretania.”
Working in partnership with contractor Merselec Ltd, the system reportedly spans all escape and circulation areas and uses programmed cause-and-effect logic to coordinate fire detection, smoke extraction and lift management.
This is said to ensure the building responds as a single, intelligent network in the event of an emergency.
According to the company, a standout feature is the integration with automatic opening vents (AOVs).
These are said to activate immediately during smoke control events, whilst maintaining a lockout feature for managing airflow and directing smoke away from escape routes to aid safe evacuation.
The system also reportedly connects directly with lift controls to ensure safe operation and avoid use during an incident.
Jon Wilcock, Company Director, Merselec Ltd commented: “The integration requirements and performance standards made this a technically demanding project.
“Our close collaboration with Comelit-PAC allowed us to deliver a robust system that performs reliably in a live residential environment and could be installed to blend with its luxury surroundings.”
To support day-to-day management, Comelit-PAC incorporated cloud-based remote monitoring. This gives building managers real-time status updates and instant alerts, enabling swift incident response and preventative maintenance.
Mandy Bowden, Fire Manager, Comelit-PAC added: “Aquitania’s complexity required a carefully coordinated approach that blended technical performance with the building and apartments aesthetic design principles.
“Our partnership with Merselec Ltd delivered a tailored solution with remote monitoring capabilities, ensuring both resident safety and ease of management.
“We look forward to continuing our work together on phase three.”
