1. PROJECT DETAIL: Supply and installation of 3x500kW Diesel Power Generators

BUDGET:SBD $6.3m

FUNDING SOURCE: SIEA

STATUS: Tender Evaluations underway managed by Jacobs

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: 15th October, 2015

This project is for the supply and installation of 3 new 500kW Diesel Power Generators for the Noro Power Station. Demand in Noro has been increasing over the years and the need to upgrade the generation capacity is imminent given the generators at Noro are now very old and are planned to be retired soon. Noro is the main supplier to Munda as well.

 

2. PROJECT DETAIL: Refurbishment to existing power station and enabling works for installation of the 3 new gensets

BUDGET:SBD $3m

FUNDING SOURCE: SIEA

STATUS:Tender Evaluations completed awaiting contract formalisation

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: 29 May 2015

Inorder for the new generators to be installed, the station itself has to be upgraded to enable the generators to be installed. The project will involve civil works around the station, refurbishment of the building, construction of a new switchgear room and other enabling works to the overall infrastructure for cable laying and generator pads.