Overview

Our team was awarded the contract to Design and Construction (D&C) a 66kV Substation, Generator protection and decommissioning of current ageing infrastructure.


Client

AGL

Project duration

Completed 2015

Description

This D&C project included the design, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of the new facility and comprised of:

  • 2 x 11/66kV Power Transformers
  • Installation, termination and jointing of 11kV underground cable (Polymeric to Paper Lead
  • 1 x 72.5 kV outdoor DT Circuit-breaker
  • 3 x 72.5 kV outdoor Motorised Isolators
  • 3 x 72.5kV Voltage Transformers
  • Strung and solid Bus work
  • Temporary Line Protection
  • Generator, Transformer Protection
  • CB Management
  • Relocation of Generator control

Scope of work

  • Design and Construction (D&C) a 66kV Substation
  • Generator protection and decommissioning of ageing infrastructure

Project outcomes

The complex project was completed in five months including the Design & Construction of high voltage overhead and underground cables, 66kV primary plant and equipment, integration of new digital equipment to the existing generator mechanical control. The project was generating clean energy well ahead of schedule and our skilled team was instrumental in helping AGL Hydro achieve this.