Scope of Work

• Contract Documentation Review: Identified all maintenance obligations in the EPC and O&M contracts for Ararat.
• Maintenance Schedule Development:
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks mapped out through to year 15.
  • Integrated regulatory checks (AS/NZS 3000, ESA 1998).
• Implementation Support:
  • Provided a 2-year “look-ahead” for near-term outages (e.g., 2024).
  • Coordinated tasks left incomplete from earlier scheduled maintenance.

Key Deliveries

1. Comprehensive Maintenance Register: Summarized frequencies and tasks (switchgear checks, transformer DGA, protective relay testing, etc.).
2. Standards Alignment: Confirmed compliance with local legislative requirements and best-practice guidelines (AS/NZS, IEEE).
3. Risk & Liability Clarification: Outlined disclaimers regarding the limitations of maintenance reviews, emphasizing the need for site-based QA/QC.
4. Ongoing Data Review & Updates: Recommended periodic condition monitoring (e.g., partial discharge, advanced transformer diagnostics) to refine intervals.

Results and Benefits

• Improved Reliability: Reduced potential for unplanned outages and extended equipment lifespan.
• Regulatory Compliance: Clearly documented processes that satisfy complex electrical installation obligations under Victorian regulations.
• Forward-Looking Plan: 15-year roadmap aligns with both contract obligations and operational best practices.

Project Details

• Client: GE (in partnership with Ararat Wind Farm) 
• Objective: Established a 15-year maintenance schedule for the electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP), ensuring ongoing compliance and reliability.
• Prepared By: RelyOn Australia