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Moura Solar Farm

Project Location:

Banana, Queensland

Client Name:

Metlen

Project Description:

The Moura Solar Farm is a 110MW renewable energy development located in Banana, Queensland. The project involved delivery of piling, mechanical and module installation works, alongside the electrical balance of plant (BoP) package across a 203-hectare site.


The scope included installation of solar tracker systems, photovoltaic modules, trenching and medium-voltage cabling to support the connection and operation of the solar farm. Delivery required close coordination across multiple work fronts and contractors to maintain programme performance within a remote construction environment.

Key Stats:

  • 110MW solar farm

  • Over 30,100 piles driven

  • 2,800 trackers installed

  • 185,776 solar panels installed

  • 25,000m trenching and 54,800m MV cable installed

  • 203-hectare project footprint

1 Year

Duration

Challenge

  • Delivering multiple construction scopes concurrently within a tight programme

  • Coordinating activities across several contractors and active work fronts to maintain safe and efficient delivery

  • Operating within a remote location requiring mobilisation and management of a camp-based workforce

  • Maintaining productivity through adverse weather events and variable ground conditions

  • Managing logistics, plant utilisation and material movements across a large-scale renewable energy development

  • Adapting construction sequencing to minimise programme impacts from weather-related delays

Solution

  • Implemented detailed planning, scheduling and resource forecasting to maintain programme certainty across all work fronts

  • Maintained close coordination with contractors and project stakeholders to effectively manage simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)

  • Deployed multiple crews across piling, mechanical, electrical and module installation activities to maximise productivity

  • Adapted construction methodologies and work sequencing to suit changing weather and ground conditions

  • Reallocated resources and adjusted programme priorities to recover lost time and maintain delivery momentum

  • Applied robust site supervision and communication processes to ensure safe and efficient project execution

Outcome

  • Successfully delivered piling, mechanical, module installation and electrical BoP works in line with programme requirements

  • Installed more than 185,000 solar panels and associated infrastructure to support generation capacity of 110MW

  • Maintained productivity and programme performance despite weather-related disruptions and challenging site conditions

  • Effectively managed simultaneous operations across multiple contractors with no major safety incidents

  • Demonstrated the capability to deliver large-scale renewable energy infrastructure within a remote construction environment

  • Further strengthened the client relationship through successful project delivery and collaborative working practices

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