33kV Distribution Infrastructure

Overview

Genus has been awarded a contract for the design, construction and commissioning of approximately 41 kilometres of underground and overhead power distribution infrastructure at Fortescue’s Eliwana and Flying Fish mine sites.

Fortescue is committed to decarbonising its operations in mining, port, rail, non-process Infrastructure (NPI) and mobile fleet in the Pilbara in Western Australia to achieve real zero terrestrial emissions by 2030. Fortescue’s decarbonisation plan includes development of green power generation. 

Disciplines Employed

• Transmission & Distribution
• Network Services
• Design & Construction

Scope of Works

Genus will undertake design and construction of overhead and underground 33kV power distribution infrastructure which include poles, underground power cable, overhead line conductor, OPGW and associated hardware, with a contract sum of approximately $28 million.

We will engage approximately 40 personnel who are set to commence project delivery immediately, with works estimated to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Outcome

Project is ongoing.