Council is pleased to announce the completion of a significant electrical upgrade at the Leeton Sewer Treatment Plant (STP), bringing the facility up to current operational and safety standards.
The plant upgrades were initiated after the existing electrical system, particularly the main switchboard and transformer, were found to be undersized and causing power supply issues.
The project included the replacement and enhancement of the pole, transformer, internal mains, main switchboard, and automation systems. Additionally, the upgrades have provided significant spare capacity for future needs. The project also included the updating of the site's electrical drawings, and included the installation of power factor correction and active harmonic filtering which will see the site's power bills reduce.
The project required a temporary shutdown to facilitate the delivery of these upgrades. While the contract allowed for a maximum shutdown period of 14 days, the actual shutdown was remarkably reduced to just 5 days, with commissioning beginning on the 6th day.
Luke Tedesco, Manager of Environmental Sustainability, commended the efforts and expertise of the selected contractors.
"I2R were fantastic to work with and completed the project ahead of schedule.
"The upgraded main switchboard and motor control centre ensure seamless control and monitoring, minimising downtime and maximising productivity for Leeton's Sewer Treatment Plant," he said.
Cr George Weston, Portfolio Lead for Environment and Climate Change, complimented the team on successfully completing the upgrade ahead of schedule and under budget.
"This project is a crucial investment in our community's infrastructure, providing enhanced operational efficiency and reliability of our sewer treatment plant for years to come," he said.
The project was budgeted at $537K with final costings coming in at $420K.
