Overview

The Moe Multi-Project Works involve three concurrent upgrade projects at the Moe Zone Substation in Victoria, aimed at improving network reliability, environmental compliance, and operational safety through modernised infrastructure and sustainable design.

Client

AusNet Services

Project duration

Completed 2024

Description

The Moe Zone Substation is a critical component of Victoria’s electricity network, serving Moe and surrounding communities. Aging infrastructure and evolving environmental regulations created an urgent need for modernization. A multi-project approach was adopted to address reliability, compliance, and safety in a single coordinated effort.

This initiative combines three major projects - Moe CB/CT Replacement, Moe Environmental Upgrade, and Moe 66kV CB Replacement - executed simultaneously to optimise resources and minimise disruption. The works focus on replacing aging electrical assets, implementing environmental safeguards, and enhancing safety standards for contractors and operational staff.

The combined works represent a significant investment in network reliability and environmental stewardship. By upgrading critical assets and implementing sustainable practices, the project delivers long-term operational resilience and community benefits.

Scope of work

Moe CB/CT Replacement

• Replace existing circuit breakers and current transformers.
• Install new protection panels and cable support infrastructure.
• Modify existing systems and construct new footings and cable trenches.

Moe Environmental Upgrade

• Construct concrete slabs, rollover bunds, and bund walls.
• Install pipes, pits, and a Puraceptor system for stormwater treatment.
• Connect Puraceptor to stormwater outlet to prevent contamination.
• Civil form workers and plumbers utilized shared mobile plant equipment and specialized tools for underground installation.

Moe 66kV CB Replacement

• Install a new 66kV bay with primary equipment, conduits, and cables.
• Set up protection and control panels.
• Remove outdated equipment.
• Electricians, crane operators, and riggers worked with mobile plant machinery, including excavators and cranes, supported by concrete deliveries from local suppliers.

All works were divided into carefully sequenced phases to ensure safety and efficiency.

Project outcomes

• Enhanced Network Reliability: Improved performance and reduced risk of outages for Moe and surrounding areas.
• Safer Work Environment: Modernised infrastructure and clear sequencing reduced hazards for local contractors.
• Environmental Protection: Installation of stormwater treatment systems and bunding prevents contamination and safeguards local ecosystems.