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1 BACKGROUND<br />
0BInvestment Evaluation Summary<br />
TNM-GS-809-0720<br />
Meadowbank Substation provides electricity supply to customers connected in the Gretna, Hamilton, Bothwell, Ouse and<br />
Oatlands areas. In addition, the substation provides a connection point for power generated from Meadowbank Power<br />
Station. The majority of 110 kV assets in service at Meadowbank Substation were installed when the substation was<br />
commissioned in 1963. Figure 1 presents an image of Meadowbank Substation.<br />
Figure 1 - Aerial view of Meadowbank Substation<br />
2 PROJECT OVERVIEW<br />
The planned redevelopment of Meadowbank Substation includes the replacement of 110 kV circuit breakers, voltage<br />
transformers and post insulators and protection and control equipment. The redevelopment will address safety issues and<br />
improve the reliability of electricity supply by replacing assets that are in poor condition and susceptible to failure.<br />
This project includes the following major works at Meadowbank Substation:<br />
� replacement of Reyrolle type 110/OS/10 110 kV circuit breakers;<br />
� replacement of Balteau type UEV110 and Ducon type PD 110 kV voltage transformers;<br />
� installation of 110 kV voltage transformers on each transmission line;<br />
� refurbish and retain the ABB, Stanger and Switchgear Pty Ltd disconnectors;<br />
� replacement of multi-piece post insulators;<br />
� replacement of the 110 kV Tarraleah – Meadowbank transmission line protection;<br />
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