Bairnsdale Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

The main switchboard (MSB) at Bairnsdale Wastewater Treatment Plant was manufactured approximately 30 years ago with limited automation and control functionality, nearing end of its design life. The switchboard, control system and related electrical installation required upgrade to comply with current standards.

As Electrical was appointed as the head contractor for this design and construct contract.

Ace Electrical was involved in the following scope of works:

• Detailed design including design review workshop
• New MCC switchboard including plant PLC and HMI
• Power Hub modification
• New light and small power Dist. Board in existing control room
• Automation and Control Upgrades
• All required civil and structural modification to existing control room to facilitate new MCC and Distribution boards.
• Replacement and/ or extension of cables and conduits
• Decommissioning and removal of redundant existing main switchboard.

All works had to be planned, designed and constructed in a manner that did not compromise the operational requirements of the plant.