West Gate Tunnel
66/22kV Intake Substation
2022
April
66/22kV Intake Substation - West Gate Tunnel
- By PBE Rutherford
- Case Studies, 66/22kV Intake Substation
The West Gate Tunnel provides a second river crossing as an alternative to the West Gate Bridge to ease congestion and eliminate trucks from suburban areas of Melbourne. The Project is in Melbourne, Victoria, completed in 2022.
Overview
PBE Group was appointed as Principal Contractor to CPB John Holland Joint Venture (CPBJH JV) for the construction, testing, commissioning and handover of the Northern Portal 66/22kV Intake Substation for the project. This included from the 66kV connection to the Jemena 66kV network through to the 22kV Switchboard. The Substation was constructed early in the project to provide construction power to the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM’s) for the construction of the tunnel and will provide permanent power to the tunnel on completion. PBE’s ability to complete the Substation on time was an important milestone for the entire project.
Case Study PDF
66/22kV Intake Substation – West Gate Tunnel case study in PDF for download.
Fully integrated and comprehensive communication and automation systems allowing full diagnostics and remote operation.
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Specific Services Include:
- Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- PLC/SCADA Design
- Project Management
- Reticulation Systems
- Communications Cabling
- Earthing System Design & Testing
- Switchroom Manufacture
- Substation Construction
- Commissioning
Project Highlights:
- 66kV connection to the Jemena Network.
- 66kV Metering including liaison with the electricity retailer and metering provider.
- 66kV Indoor Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).
- 22kV Indoor Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).
- 66/22kV 15MVA transformers.
- 66kV and 22kV buried cables including terminations.