Southern Cross Pacific acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. We recognise the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, waters, and culture, and the importance of reflecting on both history and future as part of national dialogue.

As an Indigenous-owned organisation, Southern Cross Pacific is committed to respectful engagement, inclusive workplaces, and supporting environments where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued.

In support of this commitment, Southern Cross Pacific recently hosted a partner and contractor session at our office to introduce the electrical energy monitoring and management solution distributed in partnership with Monecc and MerCs.

Southern Cross Pacific works closely with delivery partners such as JSG Electrical, a Supply Nation-certified provider of electrical solutions, supporting the on-site delivery of electrical infrastructure across active commercial and government projects. This approach ensures that new technology platforms are supported by experienced delivery capability from specification through to installation and commissioning.

The session was also attended by Corpelec, an established New South Wales electrical contractor delivering electrical works across commercial and regulated environments.

Our partnership with Monecc brings to market an Australian-developed energy monitoring and management platform supported by research collaboration with the Australian Research Council and the University of New South Wales. This research foundation underpins the commercial readiness of the platform, supporting scalable deployment across regulated environments where accuracy, reliability, and long-term performance are essential.

The solution is delivered using electrical metering hardware supplied by MerCs. The MerCs range supports flexible metering configurations at main board, sub-board, tenancy, and circuit level, allowing projects to scale metering coverage without unnecessary complexity or cost escalation.

In addition to contractor participation, the session was attended by switchboard manufacturer Bovara, a long-established Australian provider of modular and custom-built switchboards, distribution boards, meter panels, CT chambers, and metering enclosures supplied into commercial and industrial projects. Bovara’s work supports projects where metering integration, physical layout, and compliance at the switchboard level are critical considerations.

The session was also attended by Modulec, which brings more than three decades of experience designing and manufacturing low-voltage switchboards, distribution boards, and control panels for commercial, industrial, education, and health sector environments. Modulec’s portfolio reflects the growing need for switchboard solutions that can accommodate more detailed metering and monitoring requirements without compromising build quality or delivery timelines.

These design and manufacturing considerations sit within an increasingly prescriptive regulatory environment. Electrical energy monitoring and sub-metering are being specified in direct response to requirements under the National Construction Code, including Section J9D3, which sets expectations for the measurement and verification of energy consumption within buildings.

When applied alongside NABERS and Green Star rating criteria, these requirements establish a clear need for metering at main distribution, sub-distribution, and tenancy levels to support performance assessment, compliance reporting, and ongoing asset management. As a result, electrical metering solutions are being selected on their ability to integrate within switchboard infrastructure, support scalable deployment across building portfolios, and provide accurate, auditable data suitable for regulatory compliance.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to a productive and engaging session. We also acknowledge Kim from Monecc, Kevin and Lincoln from MerCs, and Stuart Moran from Southern Cross Pacific, who were all in attendance and contributed to the discussion.

Further partner and client engagement activities will follow.

Southern Cross Pacific, an appointed provider to the Local Government Procurement (LGP) Traffic Management Services Panel, supported council operations during the establishment and activation of Penrith Beach by delivering comprehensive traffic management planning and on‑ground infrastructure works throughout January.

Works included the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of Variable Message Signs (VMS), along with temporary and permanent traffic signage installed in accordance with council approvals and Australian Standards.

This included new Penrith Beach identification and, speed advisory, including compliant tourist attraction wayfinding signage, providing clear and consistent guidance for motorists accessing the precinct.

Additional works included the installation of water‑filled traffic barriers to manage incoming and outgoing vehicle movements, the establishment of designated accessible parking bays within the car park, and the sourcing and setup of an automated traffic counting survey to support data‑driven planning and future seasonal operations.

During the setup phase, our leading Traffic Supervisor Emmanuel had a genuine on‑site interaction with The Hon. Paul Scully MP, NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces.

Southern Cross Pacific is proud to support councils with practical, compliant, and scalable traffic infrastructure solutions delivered under the Local Government Procurement framework.

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We are proud to announce that Southern Cross Pacific, has been appointed to the Local Government Procurement (LGP) Traffic Management Services Panel – Contract T1.13-3.

Southern Cross Pacific’s Director, Mr Paul Newman, was a finalist in Supply Nation Connect’s 2017 award for ‘Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year’. Read more here

For 2017, the theme for National Reconciliation week is “Let’s take the next steps”, highlighting the importance of continuing legal and social progress towards reconciliation. Australians are invited to participate in National Reconciliation Week, encouraged to work together and strengthen respectful relationships.

You can take part in National Reconciliation Week by participating in a range of activities and events across Australia, many of which can be found here. Make reconciliation a part of your story.

Standing tall against racial abuse throughout his football career, on November 21st 2004 Michael Long walked over 650 kilometres from his home in the suburbs of Melbourne, all the way to Parliament House in Canberra to meet the then Prime Minister John Howard, to voice his concern about racial abuse in sports. He was accompanied by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous supporters on the walk to Canberra.

Michael Long is one of the pioneering forces behind the racial abuse code which was adopted by AFL in the 1990’s. Michael has continued this struggle against inequality to this day, with a walk having occurred each year since his original journey in 2004.

Southern Cross Pacific is a proud sponsor of The Long Walk 2017. We are committed to providing nationally recognised training and creating employment opportunities for Indigenous people throughout Australia, celebrating Michael Long’s monumental journey and promoting the story of The Long Walk.

Southern Cross Pacific takes pride being the supporters of The LONG WALK.  Addressing The Long Walk, Paul Newman Southern Cross Pacific Co-Director reckoned that he was very happy to be a part of it.

Former Essendon Bomber and current Southern Cross Pacific representative Courtenay Dempsey, also reckoned that he was happy to be a part of it and said that Southern Cross Pacific is looking out the community with Melbourne and as well within Australia, to help and grow together.

The Award, sponsored by Westpac, recognizes the achievements of individuals who have driven diversity growth and development within their organisation and the Indigenous Business Sector as a whole. We believe that this is an enormous achievement for Paul, who is actively and consistently looking for opportunities to strengthen support for Indigenous business in both Southern Cross Group and Southern Cross Pacific.

We wish Paul the best of luck!  Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner at The Star, on the 4th of May.

You can read more about the Supply Nation Connect Awards here.