Drystone Industrial Estate Case Study
December 20, 2017

Balpara was engaged by Commercial & Industrial Property (CIP) to provide electrical designs for the relocation of 66kV and 22kV overhead powerlines running along a major road to create a double 66kV and 22kV structure on the Drystone Industrial Estate along Leakes Road, Truganina.

Scope

We were engaged by CIP to perform the project management and all the double 66/22kV powerline surveying and design associated with this project.

This included:

 

Balpara’s Delivery

 

To date, Balpara has designed two stages to the satisfaction of CIP, with a third in progress and a fourth to commence soon.

The first stage of the project has been constructed within the assigned time frames and to budget, the second is in progress with other stages to follow.

 

ISO9001 | Our Commitment to Quality

Balpara has held ISO9001 certification for more than six years now without any non-conformances and we are currently transitioning from ISO9001:2008 to 2015. This being a reflection of our commitment to continuous improvement and quality.

Our Technical Expertise

We provide project management, electrical engineering, surveying, VEDN auditing, drafting, 3D modelling & scanning and detailing as well as structural engineering services. Our services can be delivered on location or from the Balpara office.

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