ESB Galway 110kV GIS Substation
Project Name
ESB Galway 110kV GIS Substation
Client:
ESB Engineering and Major Projects
Location:
Bothar na Mine, Ballybrit, Galway City
Value:
€3.1m
Sectors:
Energy
Description
The development consisted of the construction of a new twelve bay 110kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building located entirely within the southern portion of the existing Galway 110kV Substation as well as associated site works.
A high risk site – with medium and high voltage underground and overhead electrical services located throughout – the project was delivered with an exceptional safety record and was completed without a single reportable incident or injury.
Key Packages
- RC concrete works
- Structural steel frame
- Composite insulated roofing and cladding,
- Mechanical and electrical building services
- Internal finishes
Key Deliverables
- A new 700m2 steel framed switchgear building
- A 3m high stone clad perimeter RC concrete boundary wall
- Various MV & LV underground electrical service diversions
- Associated drainage and site works