Projects

Kangaroo Hill Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure

Client
Rio Tinto
Sector
Resources & Industrial
Location
Dampier / Karratha

Delivering transmission and distribution infrastructure to support Rio Tinto operations in the Pilbara

Services
  • Design
  • Construction
  • Testing & Commissioning
The Challenge

Rio Tinto required new transmission and distribution infrastructure to support operations at its Kangaroo Hill site in Dampier, including expansion of bulk supply infrastructure and integration with existing network assets.

The project involved delivering new high-voltage transmission and distribution infrastructure while modifying existing electrical assets and removing redundant infrastructure.

The works required integration across transmission, substations and distribution infrastructure to support long-term operational requirements across the Dampier network.

The Genus Approach

Genus was awarded a contract by Rio Tinto for the design and construction of a 220kV transmission line and substation, together with associated 33kV distribution infrastructure.

The project continues Genus’ long-standing relationship with Rio Tinto and builds on the company’s capability across transmission infrastructure, substations and distribution delivery.

As noted by GenusPlus Managing Director David Riches:

“We were pleased to secure the Kangaroo Hill contract and continue to build on our long relationship with Rio Tinto. We look forward to completing the works safely and on time.”

Delivery in action

The project includes transmission, substation and distribution infrastructure works across the Dampier network.

The scope includes:

  • Design and construction of 15 kilometres of dual circuit 220kV transmission line between Karratha and Dampier
  • Design and construction of a 220/33kV Bulk Supply Substation at Rio Tinto’s Kangaroo Hill site in Dampier
  • Design and construction of 220kV extension works at Yurralyi Maya Power Station (YMPS)
  • Modification works at Yurralyi Maya Power Station and Dampier Bulk Substation
  • Design and construction of 33kV distribution infrastructure
  • Deconstruction and removal of redundant 220kV and 33kV infrastructure
  • Testing and commissioning activities
  • The project draws on Genus’ capabilities across design, construction and commissioning delivery.
The outcome

Project ongoing.

Once complete, the project will strengthen electrical infrastructure supporting Rio Tinto operations and expand transmission and distribution capability across the Dampier network.