15/07/2026
Another major milestone achieved at a Victorian Substation Construction Site
The 33kV Switchroom has now been successfully lifted, rotated and placed onto its foundations – a significant step forward for the project.
While the end result looks seamless, there's an incredible amount of planning, engineering and teamwork that goes into a lift of this scale.
By the numbers:
• 🏗️ 150-tonne all-terrain crane
• ⚖️ 40,000kg switchroom
• 🔗 Over 700kg of lifting gear including slings, shackles, spreader bars and wire rope
• 📏 Switchroom dimensions: 18.16m (L) × 4.26m (W) × 3.73m (H)
• 💪 Total factored load: 41,412kg
Getting a structure of this size into the compound was no easy feat. It required precision, experience and exceptional coordination from everyone involved. Watching the crane operators manoeuvre the switchroom into such a tight space was a masterclass in skill.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this successful lift possible, including our project partners the crane operator, rigger, dogger and the entire Wolff Power team. Projects like these are built on collaboration, planning and trust—and this milestone is a testament to that.
Well done to all involved. Onwards to the next stage! 👏⚡