The Yadlamalka Energy Storage Project aimed to create a large-scale solar farm and battery storage. Yadlamalka Land Pty Ltd engaged SwitchCo, through Birdwood Energy, for project management and owner’s engineering roles. This included detailed planning, procurement management, grid connection, and overseeing project execution and completion, all adhering to SAPN and ARENA standards.

Viva Energy needed to upgrade the truck canopy at Hexham and replace pumps at both truck and car canopies, decommission the LPG offering, and install a new oil-water separator. The main challenge was minimising disruption during the 6-week construction, achieved by SwitchCo’s effective planning, limiting truck canopy downtime to 2 weeks. SwitchCo’s comprehensive involvement in design, planning, and on-site supervision ensured project success and customer satisfaction, effectively addressing issues throughout.

SwitchCo joined the project six months in to represent TT-Line, aligning interests with GeelongPort’s management and ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery. The state-of-the-art Geelong terminal features Automated Mooring Units and a unique three-level ramp for faster boarding. Faced with a tight timeline and unexpected communication and security scope, SwitchCo helped to successfully transition the shipping terminal facility from a construction site to fully operational, ensuring the terminal’s successful operation and timely first sailing.

The Victorian Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), launched on 1 November 2023, incentivises recycling with refunds. Cleanaway, partnering with TOMRA, engaged SwitchCo to set up the sorting facility and regional consolidation facility. Despite a tight 9-month timeline and site constraints, SwitchCo identified procurement needs and developed a contingency plan using existing Cleanaway sites. This approach saved costs and ensured the project’s success, with 800,000 containers collected on the first day and a new Truck Parking facility in Ballarat.

With the purchase of two new ships to service the route between Tasmania and mainland Australia already completed, Toll Shipping engaged SwitchCo to manage the procurement and construction works at Burnie Wharf. This project included a new RoRo ramp, concrete dolphins, fendering, and seabed dredging. Despite tight timelines and challenging site conditions, SwitchCo delivered the project on time and within budget through effective collaboration and quick decision-making.

SwitchCo, acting as Project Manager for Telstra Energy, coordinated Stage 1 of an energy metering project to install revenue-grade metering on backup generators in Telstra Exchanges in Victoria and South Australia. The project aimed to enhance energy security and introduce new revenue streams for Telstra. SwitchCo managed site audits, design reviews, and contractor coordination, ensuring timely and effective implementation despite varying site conditions.

SwitchCo managed the Berthing and Infrastructure Project at Webb Dock East, Melbourne, for the new larger Toll vessels. The project involved quayside strenghtening, concrete dolphins, fendering, seabed dredging, and a new RoRo ramp. Managing latent conditions and environmental factors posed significant challenges. Through innovative design oversite and stakeholder engagement, SwitchCo successfully delivered the project on time and safely, overcoming numerous high-risk activities.

SwitchCo managed a $10M upgrade of Toll’s Burnie terminal, including increased reefer freight capacity, electrical infrastructure upgrades, and new canopy and lighting towers. The challenge was maintaining schedule amidst testing ground conditions and ensuring live site operations continued smoothly. Effective communication and planning ensured timely completion without impeding Toll’s operations.

SwitchCo managed the design, tender, and construction of BP’s Port Augusta site upgrade, replacing tanks and enhancing customer facilities. Challenges included high groundwater levels and stringent EPA conditions. By successfully coordinating the staged construction, SwitchCo ensured that fuel and customer facilities remained operational throughout the project.

SwitchCo delivered a $45M upgrade at Toll’s Webb Dock terminal, including extensive pavement works, terminal infrastructure construction, and electrical services installation. Taking over mid-project, SwitchCo refocused efforts, solving design challenges and managing stakeholder communication to ensure timely approvals and budget adherence, achieving a successful project outcome.

Suntech engaged SwitchCo as their client representative for a 9.47MWp solar farm in Robinvale, VIC. SwitchCo provided technical advice, HSEQ oversight, and project delivery expertise, ensuring high-quality design and construction under tight timelines and COVID-19 restrictions. The use of Procore software enabled efficient project management and successful issue resolution.