Fortescue’s Pilbara Transmission Project was developed to integrate the company’s iron ore mining and port operations into a common 220kV transmission network across the Pilbara.
To date, the network comprises 325 kilometres of 220kV transmission line infrastructure and four substations, creating an interconnected high-voltage network supporting Fortescue operations.
The project has been delivered in stages.
Stage 1 comprised 225 kilometres of 220kV high-voltage transmission lines and four 220kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations, connecting Fortescue’s mine operations.
Stage 3 involves construction of a further nearly 100 kilometres of 220kV transmission line, extending the network and supporting future operational growth.
The Stage 3 works will enable Fortescue’s existing Solomon Mine power station to supply power to the $2.6 billion Iron Bridge Magnetite Project and connect additional assets into the network.
Genus delivered the design and construction of the high-voltage transmission infrastructure associated with Stage 1.
The Stage 1 works were substantially completed within 18 months, demonstrating Genus’ capability and capacity to deliver large-scale transmission infrastructure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project leveraged Genus’ integrated capability across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning to deliver transmission lines and substations at scale.
Genus delivered Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) works across the Pilbara transmission network.
The scope includes:
Stage 1 completed.
Stage 3 under construction.
The project has established an integrated 220kV transmission network across Fortescue operations and will continue to support power distribution across Pilbara assets.
Stage 3 will further strengthen the network by enabling power transfer from the Solomon Mine power station to the Iron Bridge Magnetite Project and additional connected assets.
