North Bradfield zone substation
Endeavour Energy is establishing a new zone substation, to maintain a safe and reliable electricity supply for the growing western suburbs of Sydney.
Overview
Endeavour Energy is proposing to construct and operate a new zone substation at 475 Badgerys Creek Road in Badgerys Creek, within the Liverpool City Council (LGA), to be known as the North Bradfield zone substation (ZS). The substation site is approximately 17km southeast of Penrith and 25km southwest of Parramatta.
The project involves:
- Construction of a new 132/22kV digital zone substation with two 45MVA transformers comprising of a 132kV outdoor switchyard
- Installation of prefabricated buildings to accommodate indoor 22kV switchgear, protection and control equipment, communications and batteries, and facilities
- Installation of required ducts to connect cables to a future Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
- Addition of security fencing, gates and lighting
- Landscaping
The need
The proposed zone substation will strengthen reliability, while servicing the large-scale infrastructure development in the Bradfield region, in line with NSW Department of Planning and Environment's plans. The new substation would be connected to the aerotropolis backbone feeder, providing the capacity to connect new customers in the Western Sydney Aerotropolis Core Precinct. Then, in the future, there will also be an opportunity to install grid batteries within the substation.
Review of environmental factorsÂ
As the Authorised Network Operator and proponent for this proposal, Endeavour Energy has undertaken an assessment of the project in consideration of all environmental, technical, financial and community impacts. Under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), Endeavour Energy is the determining authority of the proposal.
In accordance with Part 5 of the EP&A Act, Endeavour Energy has prepared a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) which outlines:
- The proposal description and justification (including benefits and objectives)
- An overview of the relevant legislative framework
- Consultation completed during the assessment phase
- Consideration of alternatives
- The environmental impact assessment and mitigation measures to be applied during construction and operation of the proposal
Endeavour Energy has considered all submissions received and has determined the project. Please see the final REF for the proposal here.
Community correspondence
Stakeholders and landowners located near the proposed site, will be notified of construction works prior to the commencement of work. Customers will be notified ahead of time, if they will be impacted by any planned electricity outages. Noise will also be kept to a minimum and kept as short as possible, to safely facilitate the project's development.
Provide feedback
For further information, or to make a submission, email consultation@endeavourenergy.com.au
