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Woongarra Pump Station

About the project

The facility's electrical systems were outdated and required upgrading to ensure the plant was operating under current technology.

Location

Bundaberg, Queensland

Client & Duration

Sunwater
August 2019 - September 2020

Project Scope

  • Supply and install of the HV switchboard, LV MCC, PLC and SCADA systems, retaining the existing pumps, motors and ancillary equipment.

Challenges

  • Short HV and LV change over windows
  • The HV board manufacturer was located overseas
  • The team had to work with dated equipment, using retrospective standards
  • Works were completed within a tight program
  • The location of the site made works challenging

Achievements

  • Pensar worked closely with Sunwater to complete the pump station shutdown, with minimal interruption to the supply of water to the Bundaberg farming community
  • Ergon, Sunwater and Pensar's HV designer worked together to achieve a complete HV design within a tight time frame to provide a HV switchboard within the scheduled program
  • Understanding and investigating the existing electrical infrastructure on site to complete an accurate design
  • Replacement of existing electrical equipment allowed for the functionality of a completely integrated system

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