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� replacement of protection and control schemes; and<br />

� implement revised maintenance practices.<br />

The <strong>capital</strong> cost of this option is $7.62 million ($June 2007).<br />

7.4.2 BENEFITS<br />

The benefits for this option are that it:<br />

� allows <strong>Transend</strong> to achieve the <strong>capital</strong> <strong>expenditure</strong> objectives;<br />

� addresses the safety issues associated with the 110 kV assets identified in section 4 of this document;<br />

� addresses the performance issues identified in section 4 of this document;<br />

� minimises transmission circuit outage duration during implementation and cutover; and<br />

� reduces the ongoing maintenance requirements and costs associated with the site.<br />

7.4.3 DRAWBACKS<br />

The drawbacks for this option are that it:<br />

� results in a higher initial <strong>capital</strong> cost than options 1 and 2;<br />

� requires re-configuration of the 110 kV switchyard;<br />

� requires re-arrangement of transmission line incoming spans; and<br />

� requires the installation of new disconnectors and bus work.<br />

7.4.4 CONCLUSION<br />

This option is technically viable.<br />

0BInvestment Evaluation Summary<br />

TNM-GS-809-0720<br />

7.5 OPTION 5 - COMPLETE REDEVELOPMENT OF BURNIE SUBSTATION 110 KV<br />

7.5.1 SCOPE<br />

The scope for this option includes:<br />

� in-situ replacement of the existing live tank circuit breakers with dead tank units that have integral current<br />

transformers;<br />

� replacement of 110 kV disconnectors in situ;<br />

� replacement of gantry structures;<br />

� replacement of protection and control schemes; and<br />

� implement revised maintenance practices.<br />

The <strong>capital</strong> cost of this option is $8.10 million ($June 2007).<br />

7.5.2 BENEFITS<br />

The benefits for this option are that it:<br />

� allows <strong>Transend</strong> to achieve the <strong>capital</strong> <strong>expenditure</strong> objectives;<br />

� addresses safety issues associated with the 110 kV assets identified in section 4 of this document, in particular the<br />

110 kV current transformers;<br />

� addresses other performance, reliability and design issues identified in section 4 of this document;<br />

� improves operational functionality as new 110 kV disconnectors would be motorised and capable of remote<br />

operation; and<br />

� reduces the ongoing maintenance requirements and costs associated with the site.<br />

7.5.3 DRAWBACKS<br />

The drawbacks for this option are that it:<br />

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