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BELMONT SUBSTATION 11HV UPGRADE

ENHANCING ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN A LIVE HV SUBSTATION

MANSFIELD, QLD

ZINFRA / POWERLINK

$2M ($800K+) | JULY 2023 – OCTOBER 2023

Allstar Infrastructure was engaged by Zinfra and Powerlink to upgrade a local substation, marking our first project within a live high-voltage (HV) substation. This critical upgrade required detailed planning, precision execution, and strict safety compliance.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Concrete bunded slab and plinth construction – Supporting HV transformer installation
Piled concrete footings – Ensuring structural stability
Underground services installation – Integrating essential infrastructure
Structural steel erection – Delivered within a live HV brownfield environment

CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Worked within a live HV substation – Ensure strict compliance and safety measures
Coordinated staging with maintenance and planned outages – Avoided operational disruptions
Managed procurement challenges – Navigated strict material specifications
Addressed design delays and changes – Collaborated with the client to mitigate impacts
Maintained project schedule – Opened concurrent work fronts to counteract delays
Zero incidents or lost-time injuries – Demonstrated strong safety performance
Built strong client relationships – Earned a solid reputation through successful delivery

Allstar Infrastructure successfully upgraded the Belmont Substation, ensuring enhanced reliability and performance of the local power network.

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