Physical Security Upgrades

Year
Ongoing
Location
NSW, Australia
Client
Transgrid

Project Overview

Optimal Power has delivered physical security upgrade works across 39 Transgrid substation sites within NSW, with approximately 930 security cameras installed to date. Working as a trusted delivery partner across the Transgrid network, Optimal Power manages the full scope of civil and electrical works required to upgrade security infrastructure at live substation sites — from initial site establishment and safety documentation through to final camera installation, termination and network connection.

Each site is delivered to Transgrid's stringent standards, with Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) works, excavation permits and soil management processes completed in accordance with Transgrid requirements for the civil works while quality and privacy are kept to the highest standard across the electrical and communications aspects of the projects. Works are carried out with minimal disruption to live network operations, with Optimal Power coordinating all trades and documentation from mobilisation through to handover.

Scope Highlights

  • Site establishment — safety signage, construction boards, SWMS and site inductions
  • In-ground service locating and NDD vacuum excavation prior to all excavation works
  • Earthing of poles to grid, grouting of pole bases
  • Pole erection via franna or telehandler, enclosure installation and termination

    • Foundation excavation, formwork and concrete pours to new pole locations
    • Trench excavation, core holes, pipe and pit installation, backfill and compaction
    • Cable hauling, pole dressing and camera installation
    • Security rack installation for Transgrid network connection
    • Site establishment — safety signage, construction boards, SWMS and site inductions
    • In-ground service locating and NDD vacuum excavation prior to all excavation works
    • Foundation excavation, formwork and concrete pours to new pole locations
    • Trench excavation, core holes, pipe and pit installation, backfill and compaction
    • Cable hauling, pole dressing and camera installation
    • Pole erection via franna or telehandler, enclosure installation and termination
    • Earthing of poles to grid, grouting of pole bases
    • Security rack installation for Transgrid network connection
    ★★★★★
    "Over the past four years, Optimal Power has been a trusted construction partner to Transgrid on the Physical Security Renewals Project. Throughout our engagement, they have consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. Their team has maintained an excellent safety culture while delivering work to a high standard across a challenging and diverse portfolio of sites. Optimal Power has been flexible and responsive to changing project requirements, always working collaboratively to find practical solutions and keep work progressing efficiently. What has stood out most is their dependability, attention to quality, and positive working relationships with our project team and stakeholders. Their friendly and professional approach has made them a valued partner, and their contribution has been instrumental to the successful delivery of the program. Transgrid appreciates the support and commitment shown by Optimal Power and would not hesitate to recommend them for future infrastructure and construction projects."
    La Heng | Transgrid
    Optimal Power