Kerang Concrete Package

British Solar Renewable (BSR) initiated the Concrete Package at the Kerang Solar Farm which is Australia's largest integrated battery and solar farm, home to a 50-megawatt battery that stores 100% renewable energy and feeds directly into the state’s electricity grid. Multiworks, working under British Solar Renewables, were responsible for the civil works associated with this project including footings, landings and piers.

SCOPE

Multiworks provided civil construction and project management services to deliver the Kerang Concrete Package. The scope involved:

• 19 reinforced concrete stair landings
• 13 deep reinforced concrete piers
• A reinforced concrete transformer base
• A reinforced concrete generator slab

CHALLENGES

• The project posed multifaceted challenges, spanning survey, groundwater management, reinforced cages design, including access, drainage, and earthwork benches.
• The project also faced intense timeline constraints as project award to project completion was an extremely quick turnover.
• Work was required to be completed in time for the arrival of the Switchroom.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Despite the need for a quick turnover and immediate mobilisation to regional Victoria, the project was completed on schedule, demonstrating our ability to manage and execute projects efficiently.
• We maintained a flawless safety record with zero incidents throughout the project duration.
• The quality of our work was praised with no defects reported, reflecting Multiworks dedication to high standards.
• Due to the Clients satisfaction with our work, the Scope was extended for additional concrete works.