Buronga Switchyard — Asset Replacement

Year
2025-Current
Location
Buronga, NSW
Client
Transgrid

Project Overview

Optimal Power delivered a full asset replacement program within an existing live 220kV substation yard at Buronga, encompassing demolition of legacy plant and installation of new primary HV equipment across three staged outages — including a 50-hour critical outage window managed with 24/7 site operations.

Scope Highlights

  • 8 new disconnectors + 2 with integrated earth switches
  • 2 Siemens dead tank & 2 GE live tank circuit breakers
  • 16 new post insulators with HV conductor works
  • 159 cables pulled and fully terminated
  • Equipment foundations & earth grid construction
  • Staged delivery within live operational network
  • 8 new disconnectors + 2 with integrated earth switches
  • 2 Siemens dead tank & 2 GE live tank circuit breakers
  • 16 new post insulators with HV conductor works
  • 159 cables pulled and fully terminated
  • Equipment foundations & earth grid construction
  • Staged delivery within live operational network
★★★★★
Optimal Power