BHP Finucane Island | MCC 861 HV Switchboard Replacement

Our team provided S26 electrical supervision and installation support during the replacement of the existing 6.6 kV switchgear with Powins’ new Gelpag remote switching equipment. This project involved complex coordination across multiple vendors and contractors—a testament to Ventia’s outstanding planning and execution.

Key highlights:
⚡ Installation of 9 tonnes of new switchgear
⚡ Installation of a new Eaton Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
⚡ Installation of 660 kg of rackable batteries
⚡ Installation of a new Eaton 48V DC Power Supply
⚡ Commissioning of all associated I/Os, 48VDC/24VDC control, and 230V AC control systems
⚡ Installation of a new distribution board
⚡ Integration with multiple teams and vendors
⚡ Seamless integration with legacy systems
⚡ Strict adherence to site safety and commissioning requirements

Proud to be part of a project that enhances remote switching capability and power reliability for a critical BHP facility.

Project Delivery | BHP Noise Wall Installation Support

Another successful package delivered by Independent Energy Systems, supporting Ventia on the BHP Noise Wall Project.

Our scope involved:
⚡ Relocating existing electrical services
⚡ Installing two new swivel poles
⚡ Relocating and reinstalling cable supports & cabling
⚡ Terminating and commissioning new equipment
⚡ Providing S26 supervision & experienced electrical labour
⚡ Installation of a new 5 metre breakback pole

The team worked closely with Ventia and BHP to safely execute the works in a live operational environment — delivering safely, efficiently and to spec.