Our Engineering Project Experience

Transformer Replacements & Ring Main Extension

Written by Taya Griffiths | 2023

 

Project Scope

Acciona engaged TEW to undertake an upgrade of multiple transformers and HV supply cabling at Coombabah STP. This work included careful planning and management to de-commission the existing transformers and commission new cabling and transformer kiosks without interrupting the supply to the treatment plant.

  • Construct Only
  • Installation, test and commissioning of Seven (7) Transformers into Gold Coast's largest wastewater treatment plant.
  • Undertake extension 11kV underground network.

 

 

Challenges

  • Long procurement of specialist hardware with tight changeover and roll back timeframes.
  • Interfacing with existing electrical infrastructure within an existing operational Waste Water Treatment Plant.
  • Various crane lifts that require interim operational procedural changes."

 

Outcomes

  • Successful installation of new Kiosk Transformers.
  • Delivery and changeover works completed within shutdown timeframes.
  • Issue resolution, repairs and update of existing infrastructure to meet new specifications.