Snowy 2.0 Surface Works — hero photography
Overview
Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest renewable energy infrastructure project — a 27km underground pumped-hydro scheme linking the Tantangara and Talbingo reservoirs. Reprise Electrical was engaged to deliver surface electrical works including high-voltage substations, motor control centres and instrumentation across the project footprint, working in an extremely remote and technically demanding environment.
Project Details
Client
Snowy Hydro / Head Contractor
Location
Khancoban, NSW
Division
Industrial
Year
2024
Approx. Value
$12M+
Duration
30 months
Scope of Works
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HV substation design, construction and commissioning to 33kV
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Motor control centre (MCC) supply, installation and termination
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Instrumentation and control cabling across difficult terrain
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Traction power supply infrastructure and earthing systems
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Cable management across remote, high-altitude site conditions
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Hazardous area classifications and Ex-rated installations
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HV switching programme and energisation procedures
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Commissioning, integration testing and handover documentation
Outcome
Delivered critical electrical infrastructure on Australia's most significant energy project on programme. Works contributed directly to the broader project milestone schedule for this nation-defining piece of energy infrastructure.