Project Overview
Located 17km southeast of Narrabri Shire, the Whitehaven mine has become a vital source of employment for a significant portion of the local population. The primary objective of the Narrabri Stage 3 Extension project is to expand the existing Whitehaven coal mine south, effectively extending the mine's operational lifespan by over a decade.
As part of this extension, the implementation of a new 66kV powerline and fibre optics infrastructure is essential to provide reliable power supply to the expanded mine site. Summit Power was tasked to provide essential powerline hardware to Curry Power for this endeavour. This included providing a thorough material take-off as well as supplying the complete range of powerline hardware, conductor, and OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) needed for the project.
Project Status - Stage 1 of 3
Location - Whitehaven Mine, Gunnedah, NSW
Customer - Curry Power
Thanks to Summit's exclusive access to a vast global network of suppliers, we have the unique advantage of offering a comprehensive range of materials for powerline construction. This enabled us to deliver on time, ensuring a smooth site experience.
The materials Summit Power supplied to Curry Power included:
- 132kV Insulators
- 6km Neon Conductor (stage 1-3)
- OPGW
- OPGW fittings
- Fibre fittings
- Custom bracketry
- Stay Equipment - stay wire, anchor rods etc
- ABS Structures
- Earthing - Earth mats, earth cable, earth rods etc.
- Vibration dampers