DT INFRASTRUCTURE PTY LTD
GOULBURN RIVER SOLAR FARM
The Goulburn River project consists of a 585 MWp solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS), located between Wollar and Merriwa, on Wollara Road, in the Upper Hunter Region of NSW. Lightsource bp will construct and operate the project and deliver solar renewable energy to Australia's grid.
The project includes a battery to shift renewable energy to night-time peaks and support the reliable operation of Australia's grid. The project will also include operation and maintenance buildings, a temporary onsite workers accommodation camp, and electrical infrastructure required to connect to the existing electricity network. The project received NSW Development Consent in August 2024 and approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in October 2024.
DT Infrastructure has been selected as the EPC contractor to deliver the solar farm component of the project. Works have commenced in 2024, and the project will provide in the order of 350 construction roles throughout the planned 27-month construction process.
Disclaimer: "Images of solar farms below, have been taken at other Lightsource bp project sites and are provided here as examples."
How to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) for this project
Work packages currently available to submit an EOI for are listed in the 'Work Packages' tab above. Refer to the 'EOI User Guide' below for instructions and assistance to submit an EOI.
- To submit an initial EOI for the work packages, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
ICN Gateway Company Registration
- Click here to register your company profile on ICN Gateway.
- Support and assistance are available through the document 'Creating an ICN Gateway Company Profile' below.
- Your company summary and company description are used to assess your ability to complete projects when you lodge an EOI - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
Work Packages
The scope of works for the on-site fuel supply includes:
1. Sourcing reliable and local fuel supply for all fuel types (e.g diesel, petrol, natural gas or biodiesel)
2. The provision of regular and ad-hoc fuel and emergency backup fuel deliveries
Plumbers, Electricians and Carpenters
The supply of site security services including remote and local monitoring services as well as patrolling services, guards that may be required during site closure hours.
The supply of project landscaping services including hydromulching, topsoil dresssing, revegetation, planting and vegetation management in accordance with project requirements inclusive of any material or plant supply.
The scope of works for on-site fuel storage includes:
Supply and delivery of:
1. 10,000L, 20,000L fuel tank for diesel
2. 500L fuel tank for ULP
As well as supply and install of:
1. Fuel storage system
2. Associated connections
3. Associated environmental protection works (such as bunting)
ONSITE DEMOLITION SERVICE
The supply of poles for CCTV and lighting services including all necessary engineering and material documentation for certification.
The management of scheduled and unscheduled drug and alcohol testing including for-cause analysis
The supply of traffic management services including drafting services, authority applications as well as the provision of personnel, plant and equipment required for traffic control
The management of all waste generated by the project including supply of storage containers/skips and management of recyling, landfill, hazardous or chemical waste products
The supply of crane hire including drafting and planning services inclusive of supporting lift studies, personnel and plant in compliance with state and national law
The supply of wet hire plant for the project including small tools, equipment, plant, access, power etc.
The supply of haulage services including all planning services, logistics coordination, fatigue management and compliance with NHVR and COR
Supply of quarry materials typically used in major civil construction, including (but not limited to) ballast, DGB/DGS, crusher dust and blue metal
Supply of drainage materials including reinforced concrete pipes, culverts and headwalls
The supply of reinforcement bar in accordance with design requirements. Engineering and certification/accreditation required in accordance with project specifications and Australian Standards.
The internal roads and lay down area construction of the project
The internal roads and lay down area construction of the project
The construction of trenches, including excavation, cabling installation and backfill for electrical and communication cabling
The supply and installation of security fencing for the project
The supply and installation of CCTV cameras in accordance with project requirements. This includes all necessary work at height and electrical, communication and commissioning scope in order to bring the cameras into service