Ausgrid were required to replace the existing Carrington zone substation on the corner of Hannell and Elizabeth Streets in Carrington and build their new station on vacant land at 73 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill in order to maintain a reliable electricity supply to customers in the area. The new substation was designed by architectural firm Schrieber Hamilton in conjunction with Ausgrid with the aim to create a modern structure that suits both the site and the substation’s engineering requirements as well as building code and safety standards.
Location: Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill
Client: Gonguse Construction Pty Ltd
Value: $400,000
Project Scope:
- Provide shop drawings
- Manufacture, supply and install precast concrete panels
- Allow for jointing, grouting, panel brackets and temporary props as required
Project Size:
- 800sqm (47 panels) of 150-230mm thick architectural precast concrete panels
- 198sqm (36 panels) of precast concrete roof panels
Features of the development:
- Detailed fillet lines adorning the external surfaces of the panels
