Hydro Tasmania Catagunya AC Upgrade
In order to bring the site AC systems up to modern electrical standards prior to the Secondary Systems Upgrade at Catagunya Power Station, Hydro Tasmania commenced a project with RBD Electrical to upgrade existing lighting, power and AC distribution systems. The upgrade covered almost all areas of the station, dam and headworks. RBD upgraded […]
Hydro Tasmania
RBD Electrical has been performing work for Hydro Tasmania across the state since 1998. Recent installations performed by RBD Electrical for Hydro Tasmania consist of simultaneously carrying out the complete electrical package of work associated with the Major Machine Upgrades at Meadowbank, Catagunya, Gordon, Liapootah, Fisher and Cethana power stations which includes: Decommissioning of the […]
Nick Davies
Nick has over 25 years of experience working within the electrical construction industry. This has involved working on high profile projects across the state, with a particular focus on High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) installations. Since commencing with RBD Electrical in 2013, Nick has performed the role of the Southern Branch Manager, […]
Mark Richardson
Mark has lead RBD Electrical as Managing Director since 2010. In this role he has been responsible for providing vision, strategic direction and leadership to RBD Electrical operations. His career is an outstanding example of the success that a tradesman can achieve within the electrical industry in Tasmania. He is known for his passion to […]
TasWater Water Treatment Plants
TasWater as part of its ongoing program of capital upgrades required New Potable Water Treatment Plants designed for unattended operation, to be built in the townships of Lady Barron and Whitemark on Flinders Island, and Mole Creek in North West Tasmania. These three Water treatment plants enable the townships to access clean treated water. RBD […]
Hobart Airport Lighting
Hobart Airport Apron Floodlighting As part of the apron capacity upgrades at Hobart Airport, which saw a move to power in push back operations, the apron floodlighting required replacement. RBD Electrical was engaged as the Principal Contractor to undertake this project. Eight new 32m light masts, carrying a total of 20kW of LED lighting on […]
TasNetworks – Chapel St. Substation
TasNetworks – Chapel St. Substation The major scope of works was to complete an 11kV protection panel replacements at Chapel Street Substation. The technology is a modern 11kV distribution system – with protection relays monitoring and tripping 11kV feeders that distribute throughout Glenorchy. The project timeline was to complete the works over a six-month period, […]