UGL awarded infrastructure contract by Western Power
UGL has been awarded a contract to deliver electricity infrastructure works for Western Power, a Western Australian State Government owned corporation.
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Australia, WA: UGL has been awarded a contract to deliver electricity infrastructure works for Western Power, a Western Australian State Government owned corporation in charge of building, maintaining and operating the South West Interconnecting System (SWIS) electricity network. The company will design, supply, install and commission extensions to the existing Neerabup 132 kV and 330 kV substations, approximately 40 km north of Perth, WA, as part of WA Government-funded Clean Energy Link – North project.
This project is expected to strengthen the State’s largest electricity network to enable a greater supply of renewable energy from the Wheatbelt and the Mid West regions. UGL will begin work in February 2025 as part of a two-year contract.
UGL Managing Director Doug Moss commented: “UGL is a leader in the design, construction and commissioning of critical electricity infrastructure across Australia. We have a rich history and strong presence in Western Australia, including the construction and commissioning of renewable energy assets as well as being involved in the upgrade and maintenance of Western Power’s network. We are pleased to continue our relationship with Western Power, supporting the Clean Energy Link program and their drive to transforming the network towards a cleaner, brighter and more resilient energy supply for the next generation.”
Western Power Chief Executive Officer Sam Barbaro added: “Western Power looks forward to working with UGL to deliver this critical infrastructure supporting decarbonisation goals as we transition to a sustainable energy system. Connecting energy solutions that support the harnessing of the abundance of renewable energy resources WA has to offer is critical to unlocking a cleaner energy future. We’re continuing to investigate network capacity expansion and strengthening options that maximise the use of existing network infrastructure, corridors, and easements and minimise impacts on the communities and the environment.”
Source: UGL
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