The first concrete foundations have been poured on the Eyre Peninsula Link project for ElectraNet in South Australia.
ElectraNet and Downer hosted an event in Whyalla to celebrate the first concrete foundations for the project.
Attendees at the event included members from Local Council, Member for Flinders, Federal Member of Grey, CEOs, Mayors, ElectraNet, Downer staff, contractors and Barngarla representatives.
Downer Chief Operating Officer, Sergio Cinerari said the company is a leader in power infrastructure in Australia with specific expertise in transmission line and substation design and construction.
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“This contract strengthens Downer’s 20-year history of providing services to ElectraNet and its presence in the South Australian power sector, supporting up to 300 employment opportunities for the people of South Australia.”
Downer has awarded subcontracts to local civil contractors, transport, quarry material, concrete, crane providers and is continuing to engage in other contracts as the construction progresses.
The company thanked the Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Corporation (BDAC) and its members for ongoing collaboration and support in sharing knowledge and culture with the workforce.
The project is expected to be completed by December 2022.