Crookwell 2 Wind Farm

The project’s scope of work involved construction of a 33 kilovolt to 330 kilovolt substation which connected to the wind farm’s main electrical grid. BMD implemented innovation during the substation’s construction, including the use of all-weather capping on the earthworks pad. With the original project design involving two stabilised layers of pavement, BMD identified this would cause challenges during construction as the existing soil was clay and would have made the area difficult to access during wet periods. Instead, BMD used a gravel road base for the top layer which enabled ongoing construction in the area, free from the impacts of the wet weather and high winds encountered throughout the construction period.

BMD developed key relationships with stakeholders and landowners, consistently providing updates on construction activities. The project team collaborated with landowners to ensure minimal potential disruption to farm activities, resulting in the construction of temporary fencing in paddocks, which allowed both works and farming operations to continue without disruption.

BMD proudly left a lasting legacy in the region, with over 60% of the contract’s value spent within the Australian Capital Region.