Project Overview
UDCS Consulting was engaged by NJ Construction, on behalf of EPC contractor Consolidated Power Projects (CPP), to deliver bespoke engineering for the detailed design of four 33kV overhead feeders forming part of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm collection system.
The project presented unique technical challenges, with specified current carrying capacities significantly exceeding typical utility design parameters, requiring tailored engineering solutions.
Scope of Works
UDCS Consulting was responsible for the detailed design of multiple 33kV overhead line sections, including:
- 6.8 km of double circuit 33kV single conductor line
- 2.0 km of single circuit 33kV single conductor line
- 2.2 km of double circuit 33kV twin conductor line
- 1.9 km of single circuit 33kV twin conductor line
The engagement encompassed all bespoke electrical, civil, and structural engineering design components associated with the overhead line infrastructure.
Design Approach
The project required a flexible and responsive design approach due to evolving client requirements, a loosely defined scope, and tight delivery timeframes.
UDCS Consulting worked within restrictive development parameters while accommodating ongoing scope changes, interfacing with multiple design teams and construction stakeholders. The design solutions were developed to meet high thermal performance requirements while ensuring constructability and compliance.
Project Outcomes
- Delivered a fit-for-purpose design despite evolving scope and challenging project constraints
- Maintained progress within tight timeframes and changing client requirements
- Successfully coordinated with multiple stakeholders across design and construction teams
- Demonstrated structural resilience, with no damage to adjacent structures following a construction-phase incident involving conductor failure
