At a Glance
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$1.5M
Construction Value
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6GW
Renewable Energy
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60
Asset Locations
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- Dubbo, New South Wales
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Acciona Cobra Joint Venture
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- Location
- Dubbo, New South Wales
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- Acciona Cobra Joint Venture
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Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Utility Design and Coordination
The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in New South Wales is a major engineering initiative designed to generate over six gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy through wind, solar, and battery projects. As the preferred network operator by EnergyCo, a consortium comprised of Acciona, Cobra, and Endeavour Energy (ACEREZ) engaged our team to provide utility design and coordination services for the new transmission infrastructure.
Key components of our services included utility authority liaison and management, detailed design of 40 essential energy (electricity distribution network) asset relocations and undergrounding, and space proving and coordination of 20 Telstra (telecommunications) asset relocations and protections. We also designed temporary protection structures such as hurdles and netting to facilitate stringing of the new transmission conductors. Additionally, we coordinated power outages, conducted subsurface utility locating and surveys, provided proof engineering and independent engineering checks for access tracks and road upgrades, and performed road safety audits for road upgrades required throughout the project.
Spanning over 20,000 square kilometres (12,427 square miles) around Dubbo, Dunedoo, and Mudgee, the REZ will be serviced by these new high-capacity transmission lines and energy hubs. This infrastructure will transfer power generated by renewable sources to electricity consumers, enhancing grid stability and efficiency.
At a Glance
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$1.5M
Construction Value
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6GW
Renewable Energy
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60
Asset Locations
- Location
- Dubbo, New South Wales
- Offices
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Client
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Acciona Cobra Joint Venture
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- Location
- Dubbo, New South Wales
- Offices
- Client
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- Acciona Cobra Joint Venture
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Jack Tidd, Practice Leader, Utilities Design & Coordination
Working in the utilities game is fulfilling¡ªI love the challenge, the people, and the broad variety of work.
Mick Dwyer, Senior Project Manager
It¡¯s fantastic being part of a big team that shares the same purpose: delivering successful projects that positively impact the community.
Dean Atkinson, Senior Principal Civil Engineer
I¡¯m passionate about all aspects of road and highway design ¡ªengineering means applying knowledge to design efficient solutions that work.
Matt Cleary, Senior Principal Registered Surveyor
I really enjoy getting to use my mathematical skills when a difficult surveying task presents itself.
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