Nowergup Substation Upgrade

Project: Nowergup Substation Upgrade
Client: CPB (NEWest Alliance)
Duration: Aug 2023 – Jul 2024
Location: Nowergup, WA
Overview: O’Brien Civil was engaged to project manage the supply, installation and commissioning of the augmented Nowergup 132kV/25kV traction substation.
Scope of Work:

Works were delivered within a live substation environment working to a program under strictly scheduled PTA rail shutdowns.

Key features included managing the engagement of 20+ specialised subcontractors (including FSC Civils as a major subcontractor), complex coordination with service providers, flexible programming, and confined space operations. The project was delivered under strict safety protocols, to time and to budget.

The scope of work included:

  • Drainage and earthworks
  • Structural foundations
  • Removal of contaminated materials
  • Access road construction (subbase, base course and asphalting to MRWA specifications)
  • Traffic management within a live rail environment
  • Retaining walls
  • Fencing
  • Electrical works

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