Townsville Airport Generator Installation

Project overview

Eneraque was selected as the head contractor to supply, install, commission and maintain a 1000kva standby diesel generator at Townsville Airport.

Project Highlights

• Safe and effective execution of project
• Enclosed weatherproof 1000kva diesel generator
• Co-ordination of electrical works with new and existing infrastructure
• New underground conduits, surface cutting, hydravac trenching
• 10,000L double skinned bulk fuel tank
• Diesel fuel bowser
• Fuel transfer system
• Automatic transfer switch (ATS)
• Generator link box
• Cabling onsite between MSB, ATS, link box and generator – 120+ meters through the airport roof space
• All civil works including strip footings and bored foundations
• Re-instating of hard surfaces
• Commissioning and testing

Client Need

Emergency backup power to maintain airport operation and provide power supply to additional areas of the airport electrical infrastructure.

Our Solution

Eneraque provided a cost effective, fit for purpose solution, from a company that has been involved with supplying diesel generators since 1981. Our ability to work closely with Townsville Airport and utilisation of local contractors meant we were able to offer a competitive solution, with minimal downtime and a seamless project execution.

Product/Solution Turnaround:

16 weeks

Project Outcome

Using local contractors who had already been approved for construction work at Townsville Airport, and having the necessary air-side passes and contractors certifications, meant that Townsville Airport had complete confidence in Eneraque’s ability to safely & effectively execute the contract works within the specified time-frame, and provide a level of quality exceeding the Airport expectations. This also provided additional benefits and income to our panel of local contractors in accordance with Eneraque’s ‘Buy Local’ policies.