Substations & Transmission

Our Substations Experience

WDC delivers specialized civil construction services for new substations and transmission infrastructure upgrades, supporting the expansion and modernization 

of Queensland's power network.

Working in high-voltage environments requires exceptional attention to safety, quality, and compliance. Our team holds relevant electrical industry inductions, 

understands the unique requirements of working near energized infrastructure, and coordinates seamlessly with electrical contractors, engineers, and network 

operators. We've delivered substation civil works for major clients including CPP, UGL, Intec, and Downer across Queensland.

Our Substations Experience

WDC delivers specialized civil construction services for new substations and transmission infrastructure upgrades, supporting the expansion and modernization of Queensland's power network.

Working in high-voltage environments requires exceptional attention to safety, quality, and compliance. Our team holds relevant electrical industry inductions, 

understands the unique requirements of working near energized infrastructure, and coordinates seamlessly with electrical contractors, engineers, and network 

operators. We've delivered substation civil works for major clients including CPP, UGL, Intec, and Downer across Queensland.

Scope of Works

Our substation capabilities include bulk earthworks and site establishment, structural foundations for transformers and switchgear, cable trenches and underground conduit systems, access roads and compacted hardstand areas, control building foundations and slabs, perimeter security fencing, drainage systems and stormwater management, equipment pads for circuit breakers and capacitors, and civil works coordination with electrical contractors.

Why Network Operators And EPCs Choose WDC

High-voltage experience with electrical safety protocols

Precision foundation work for critical power equipment

Coordination capability with electrical and mechanical trades

Understanding of substation construction sequences

Proven track record with CPP, UGL, Intec, and Downer



Compliance focus meeting exacting technical specifications

Long-Term Client Partnerships

• CPP/ConPower:
  Multiple substation and BESS projects (2021-2026, $20M+) Kidston, Ulinda, Punchs Creek, Western Downs Solar, Brendale
  
  
• UGL:
  Western Downs BESS Stages 1-3 (2023-2026, $33M+)
  
  
• Downer:
  Wambo Substation Stages 1 & 2 (2023-2025, $12M)
  
  
• Intec Energy:
  Woolooga BESS (2025, $18M)
  

Key Projects 

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• High-voltage experience with electrical safety protocols
• Precision foundation work for critical power equipment
• Coordination capability with electrical and mechanical trades
• Understanding of substation construction sequences
• Proven track record with CPP, UGL, Intec, and Downer
• Compliance focus meeting exacting technical specifications

Why Network Operators And EPCs Choose WDC

Long-Term Client Partnerships:

• CPP/ConPower:
  Multiple substation and BESS projects (2021-2026, $20M+) Kidston, Ulinda, Punchs Creek, Western Downs Solar, Brendale
  
  
• UGL:
  Western Downs BESS Stages 1-3 (2023-2026, $33M+)
  
  
• Downer:
  Wambo Substation Stages 1 & 2 (2023-2025, $12M)
  
  
• Intec Energy:
  Woolooga BESS (2025, $18M)

Scope of Works:

Our substation capabilities include bulk earthworks and site establishment, structural foundations for transformers and switchgear, cable trenches and underground conduit systems, access roads and compacted hardstand areas, 

control building foundations and slabs, perimeter security fencing, drainage systems and stormwater management, equipment pads for circuit breakers and capacitors, and civil works coordination with electrical contractors.

What Sets Us Apart: 

We specialise in working across multiple remote and active sites simultaneously, with dedicated crews positioned throughout gas field operations. Our team holds all necessary gas industry competencies and inductions, understands operational sensitivities in live production environments, and provides rapid response to urgent maintenance and construction needs while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards required in petroleum operations.

Intec Woolooga BESS

Intec Energy, 2025, $18M

UGL Western Downs BESS Stages 1-3
UGL, 2023-2026, $33M+ combined

Downer Wambo Substation Stages 1 & 2

Downer, 2023-2025, $12M combined

CPP Ulinda BESS and Substation

CPP, 2024, $7.5M

CPP Kidston Substation

CPP, 2023, $5.5M

Western Downs Solar Substation

CPP, 2021, $3.9M

CPP Punchs Creek Substation

CPP, 2025/26, $3M

UGL Western Downs BESS Stage 3

UGL, 2026, $11M

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Western Downs Civil has the capability and experience to deliver major concrete works for large-scale infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects. Our services include the construction of structural slabs, foundations, transformer and equipment pads, retaining walls, and complex formwork and reinforcement systems. 

We manage all stages of the concrete process - from excavation and formwork to pouring and finishing - ensuring compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and project timelines. 

With a skilled workforce and quality-driven approach, we deliver robust, high-performance concrete structures that form the backbone of critical facilities and infrastructure across Queensland.