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Nagambie Holiday Park AS 3000 Electrical Design and Cabin Upgrade
August 19, 2022

Balpara was engaged as the primary electrical consultant for the AS 3000 electrical upgrade of the Nagambie Holiday and Caravan Park. This included upgrading the main electrical supply, and devising both the electrical and NBN design for 46 new lifestyle cabins, intended for over 55s accommodation. 


Project Overview


Balpara was tasked with the electrical and communication design for the upgrade of the Nagambie Holiday and Caravan Park, located at the doorstep of Lake Nagambie and the Strathbogie Ranges. 

 

After performing Maximum Demand investigations, Balpara recommended sourcing the new electrical infrastructure supply from the main electrical switchboard located next to the Pole Substation. Due to the location of the new cabins, this meant having to run approximately 600 metres of large electrical sub-main cables from the main electrical switchboard to the two new electrical distribution sub boards of the cabins. To do this Balpara had to negotiate existing infrastructure in order to find an acceptable cable route. 


Project Scope


  • Performing maximum demand investigations to determine electrical capacity of the main switchboard 
  • Devising an AS 3000-complient full electrical design of sub-main cables. 
  • Detailing as-built drawings of electrical infrastructure in line with AS 3000 standards. 
  • Conducting earthing design and field-testing studies to ensure new system satisfied utility requirements. 
  • Maintaining drawing register throughout the project. 
  • Carrying out full communication design for each cabin upgrade, including creating the NBN Fibre Distribution Hub locations and ensuring all locations satisfied the NBN Co's comprehensive criteria list. 
  • Designing individual stage telecommunication ‘pit and pipe’ to NBN Co standards. 
  • Completing and submitting as-built plans for approval to NBN Co. 
  • Coordinating works between the civil and NBN installation contractors to ensure the works progressed in a timely manner that minimised risks. 
  • Undertaking negotiations with the relevant utility to source additional supply requirement and achieve economical results for the client. 
  • Conducting regular site visits to ensure timeframes were met. 


Value Add

 

Balpara was able to reduce the electrical load and therefore demand charges, creating a more cost-effective energy solution for our client. 

 

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards


 All electrical designs were performed to AusNet and AS 3000 standards. 


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