Energy Australia Charlestown Substation

An integrated design within a residential area of a new 132/11kV Zone Substation to service Charlestown NSW.

Client

Energy Australia

Location

Charlestown, NSW
Energy Australia Charlestown Substation


New 132/11kV Zone Substation located close to the Charlestown urban centre. Enclosed switch building transformer bays and equipment yard. 

Innovative solutions incorporated into the project include a split level building design to suit the narrow sloping site and extensive use of anodised aluminium mesh screening for both visual effect and shading. The materials and finishes selections are based on a building life of fifty years with minimal maintenance.

 

Processes used in this project