Balpara was engaged by a utilities client to provide surveying, detailing and as-built drafting for 66kV power upgrade at Fisherman’s Bend in Port Melbourne. This included Balpara’s 3D scanning and modelling service.

Project Overview

This project involved the excavation of a 2.5km long trench for the installation of new 66kv underground power circuits at Fisherman’s Bend. This entailed displacing a very large volume of soil as well as the construction of a number of pits required to accommodate the joints between lengths of cable. Through our 3D scanning and modelling service Balpara was able to provide the utilities client with a very accurate calculation of the volume of displaced soil, as well as detailed records of the location and makeup of the underground assets, including the joints.

Project Scope

• Providing electrical distribution surveying, detailing and as-built drafting 
• 3D modelling of trenches and electrical assets for production of 3D volume calculations 
• 3D mapping of 66kV cable joints 

Value Add

Balpara is one of the first companies to offer a 3D scanning and modelling service to the electrical distribution industry. The service provided the client with a high level of accuracy regarding the volume of displaced soil and the location of underground assets.

Relevant Accreditation/Quality Standards

• VESI accreditation 
• Project-specific induction

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• North-East Link 
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