Shepparton BMX and Velodrome Site

This specification details the requirements to maintain the existing incoming electricity supply to the site and the upgrade of the existing Main Switchboard with group metering to the site of the Shepparton BMX and Velodrome site, allowing for the installation of floodlighting for competition levels on BMX Track.

This shall include the de-commissioning of existing supplies and electrical equipment as detailed, with the supply and installation of all new cables, conduits and switchboards, the re-direction and re-connection of all current facilities on site shall be allowed for in these works. This shall include the supply and installation new main switchboard, group metering, floodlighting and power boxes to each pole and all associated works.

The logistics involved with the trenching, and boring of the footings due to the existing track layout and inclement weather.

Also had issues with Powercor carrying out the cutover due to their online system not being adaptable for group metering works.

Meeting the Inspection/Hold Points

HOLD POINT 1: Prior to commencement of earth works to ensure that all of the Preliminary Works, Site Set Out and Site Location services have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.

HOLD POINT 2: Prior to backfilling to ensure that the Trenching and Backfilling method has been carried out to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.

HOLD POINT 3: Prior to installation of cages to ensure that the Pier Footings are as per engineering, inspection by Geotechnical Engineer and Building Surveyor.

HOLD POINT 4: Inspection of Re-Instalment works and to ensure all spoil is removed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.

HOLD POINT 5: System Testing and Luminaire Aiming to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.

1. Disconnection/re-connection of existing supplies at Main Switchboard, these works to be coordinated with Supply Authority and shall include all charges.
2. Co-ordination and completion of works as required by electrical retailer and shall include all charges.
3. New consumer mains and site reticulation to serve new floodlighting installation, as detailed on the layout plans.
4. All new underground HD PVC conduit installations and all cabling to serve the proposed layout.
5. Directional boring/ trenching of all underground site reticulation.
6. Upgrade of existing Main Switchboard.
7. Supply and installation of all approved footings and installation of new (fixed) steel poles.
8. Supply and installation of approved floodlight sets.
9. Supply and installation of approved pole mounted power boxes.
10. Connection of new power and lighting controls.
11. Service pits, back filling and site excavation/re-instatement to the Superintendent’s approval for all new electrical underground site reticulation and pole footings.
12. Floodlight wiring/aiming.
13. Removal of existing timber pole.
14. Commissioning of the complete works.
15. Supply of ‘as built’ drawings and maintenance manuals one (1) electronic and hard copy version.