MINOR traffic delays are expected as two large power transformers will be transported from Appleton Dock in Port of Melbourne to the Goorambat East Solar Farm, on Goorambat-Chesney Road on Monday, 28 April and Wednesday, 30 April.
The transformers will leave from the Appleton Dock in Port Melbourne and are expected to arrive on Goorambat-Chesney Road, Goorambat, between 10am and 12pm.
AusNet general manager infrastructure operations and delivery, Keiran Connell, said the delivery of these two transformers to site is a critical step in connecting the Goorambat East Solar Farm to Victoria’s transmission grid, contributing to a sustainable future.
“The transformers, to be located in a new terminal station within the solar farm, will ‘step-up’ the energy generated by the Goorambat East Solar Farm from 33kV to 220kV to connect it into the existing transmission network for distribution to homes and businesses,” he said.
The transformers will be transported on an oversize vehicle, approximately 53m long and 4.5m wide.
An oversized vehicle can travel upwards of an average speed of 45km/h where safe to do so.
However, there will be times where the vehicle will be travelling at 5km/h or under to cross bridges or turn corners safely.
Slower speed can be expected along Goorambat-Chesney Road, Goorambat-Thoona Road and Benalla-Tocumwal Road.
During the deliveries, there will be minor traffic delays in the area.
There will be a large contingent of escort vehicles travelling in front of and at the rear of the oversized vehicle to guide the deliveries safely on regional roads.
ENGIE’s general manager of engineering and asset delivery, Leigh Newbery, said to date they have had more than 50,000 solar panels delivered for the Goorambat East Solar Far, which are currently undergoing installation.
"In total, the solar farm will have more than 500,000 panels and we are making very good progress," he said.
“The electricity generated by the solar farm will be injected into the newly built Goorambat East Terminal Station, to be operated and maintained by AusNet, and located alongside the existing single circuit 220kV transmission line route between Shepparton Terminal Station and Dederang Terminal Station.
“The energy will be utilised within the larger regional area and is also used to ensure local power quality and supply.
“ENGIE has committed to a range of local community benefits throughout the construction and operational life of the project, of which more details can be obtained online.”
If you have any questions or enquiries about the delivery, contact 0491 801 932 or email DFN_majorprojects@ausnetservices.com.au.