CASE STUDY

Western Range Production Hub

The project was planned to sustain mine capacity at 25 Mtpa from 2023, providing a replacement high-grade ore source for deposits at Channar and Eastern Range expected to deplete by 2030.

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Client & Department SX5 Group
Location Paraburdoo
Project Name Western Range Production Hub
Value Circa $4.5 Million
Date December 2024
Project Duration 12 Months

Electrical installation works included the training room, administration building, toilets, ice room, BBQ Area, emergency services building, backup control room, 2 × 500 kVA generators, wastewater treatment plant and site-wide area lighting.

  • Engineering and design including earth studies, max demand, lighting risk and hazard studies.
  • Installation of inground services for buildings, main/sub distribution boards and Biomax/WWTP systems.
  • Supply and installation of over 6,000 metres of power cabling across site.
  • Design and installation of Form 4 site main switchboard and distribution boards.
  • Installation of light poles with Dialight LED floodlights throughout.
  • Breezeway, pathway and external lighting installation.
  • Lighting lux level studies to meet Australian and site standards.
  • Fibre optic installation and commissioning of communications racks.
  • Custom backup control room using GenZ battery technology.
  • Fire reticulation, testing and commissioning.
  • Complexing of building modules.
  • Installation of additional UPS supplies to equipment racks.
  • Electrical commissioning using CCMS system.
  • Managing additional scope to ensure project success.
  •  Designing cable reticulation pathways to avoid service conflicts
  • Addressing lead times on custom equipment.
  • Overcoming wet weather delays and access restrictions.
  • Innovative solutions to overcome challenges.
  • Proficient in electrical and site standards for compliance.
  • Identified cost savings through diligent engineering.
  • Skilled team delivering quality workmanship.
  • Strong leadership and collaborative culture.
  • LTI-free project delivery.
  • Positive client feedback on outcomes.