Corvus 66kV Electrical Infrastructure

Corvus required confirmation that Ergon’s existing 66kV Lilyvale feeder could support a new underground coal mine development. Read more…

Delivering critical electrical infrastructure

Corvus required confirmation that Ergon’s existing 66kV Lilyvale feeder could support a new underground coal mine development.

66kV Electrical Infrastructure | Corvus

Corvus required confirmation that Ergon’s existing 66kV Lilyvale feeder could support a new underground coal mine development.

The network already supplied multiple mines and the township of Emerald, creating risk of capacity constraints, future demand conflicts and potential capital upgrades.

Early clarity was critical to avoid costly redesign and schedule delays.

Waterline delivered a structured electrical feasibility assessment to validate network capacity and de-risk early project decisions.

Our work included detailed review and rationalisation of the mine load profile, a high-level maximum demand assessment of the Lilyvale feeder, and modelling of staged ramp-up alongside known future regional demand.

Where constraints were identified, we developed practical alternate connection options, supported by a clear traffic-light feasibility framework and high-level concept sketches.

Throughout the study, our focus extended beyond technical compliance, integrating capital efficiency, delivery timeframe and risk exposure to ensure recommendations were commercially sound as well as technically robust.

Corvus gained early visibility of potential network constraints, enabling informed decision-making before capital was committed.

By validating feeder capacity and identifying practical connection alternatives upfront, the project avoided unnecessary upgrade exposure and late-stage redesign risk.

The result was a commercially viable connection strategy aligned with staged mine development and future regional demand.

With a clear, evidence-based pathway forward, Corvus engaged the supply authority with greater confidence and progressed the project on a structured, low-risk footing.

 

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