Project Background

To meet the increasing demand in Melbourne’s developing areas, AusNet Services planned to open two new substations in Eltham and Rowville. OGP was engaged to fulfil the client’s engineering role, which encompassed managing the design, construction, and commissioning of both substations. This involved:

  • Management of the design, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • A technical review of design and equipment specifications.
  • The development and review of tender packages and suppliers.
  • The development and review of complex commissioning/cutover plans.
  • Obtaining regulatory permits.
  • Procurement and supplier evaluation.
  • Scheduling management and cost control.

Client:

AusNet

Location:

Melbourne, VIC

OGP's Role:

Project Delivery Services

The OGP Solution

OGP leveraged our in-house team’s technical knowledge, which enabled design issues to be identified and rectified early on in the project. We also overcame procurement challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic by proactively sourcing alternative suppliers and salvaging equipment that met project specifications from other sites.

Thanks to our project delivery experience, we developed detailed schedules, produce cutover/outage plans, and closely manage multiple design/construction/commissioning interfaces to ensure that the projects were delivered on time and within budget.

The Outcome

Our comprehensive engineering and project management solutions, from design to supplier evaluation, were vital in the success of this project, both for OGP and AusNet Services. We encountered unprecedented challenges, but our ability to overcome them without delays stood as a testament to our commitment to innovation and development.

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