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Power upgrade at Gumbuya World
June 20, 2023

Gumbuya World is an amusement park located in Tynong North, Victoria. Balpara was engaged to assist with power upgrades following the installation of two new rollercoasters at the park. This included negotiating with AusNet for increased supply capacity.


Project Overview


Two new rollercoasters had been built at Gumbuya World with a view to opening these before Christmas 2022. Balpara completed an audit of the existing power supply and provided this information to AusNet, who identified a need for an upgrade. This included an assessment of existing load to identify any surplus capacity in system. In particular, a thermal upgrade of the feeders was required to ensure they would be able to handle the load.

 

Balpara was able to achieve a very fast turnaround for the client by identifying a solution entailing minimal works and a maximum outcome, by simply replacing two of the existing poles. This achieved the desired outcome of enabling the cables to carry the additional load while still meeting the required clearances from the ground.


Balpara also completed the network audit for this project. Because we had done both the developer audit and the design, generally we wouldn’t have been allowed to also do the network audit. In this instance an exception was made by AusNet, due to our knowledge of the project and the tight turnaround.


Project Scope


  • Design new 1500kVA kiosk 
  • Undertake thermal upgrade survey at Warrigal 
  • Prepare kiosk civil plan 
  • Undertake developer audits


Value Add

 

Because Balpara was both designer and auditor, we were able to directly rectify any issues that arose without having to go back to a third party. This increased the efficiency of the works given this was a time-critical project. 

 

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards


  • VEDN Auditing & Detailing 
  • AusNet approved design and survey


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  • O’Shea Rd powerline relocation, signal and lighting supply 
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