• Predeparture
• Training
• Travel & logistics
• Stations
• Station life & activities
  • Alcohol on station
  • Clothing & toiletries
  • Food
  • Recreation
  • Smoking on station
  • Station amenities & operations
    • Buildings & structures
    • Diving operations
    • Fire prevention
    • Fuel transfer procedures
    • Hydroponics
    • Laboratory facilities
    • Living accommodation
    • Medical facilities
    • Power generation
    • Renewable energy
    • Energy management
    • Site services
      • Electricity & heating
      • Sewage
      • Water
    • Telecommunications
    • Vehicle, small boat & plant operations
    • Waste management
    • FAQs on protecting the environment
    • Environmental improvements with supplies
  • Working in Antarctica
• Field operations
• Family & friends

Site services

Site services at Davis Photo: J. Goddard

Site services connect the heating hot water, potable water, fire fighting water, sewage and electrical services, and communications to the station buildings.

This reticulated pipe system is situated above ground for ease of maintenance, and heat traced to prevent freezing.

Heating is essential to survival in Antarctica. Power generation is the major consumer of fossil fuels.

The Antarctic Division is constantly increasing the use of alternative power sources and implementing energy efficiencies.