The SARS Bore Replacement project included:

 

• Demolition and removal of the existing 80kL elevated tank including pipework and associated tank stand deck;

• Refurbishment of the existing tank stand and installation of new deck and 80kL elevated tank;

• Selected clearing of bore alignment and bore compound as approved on site;

• Construction of compacted gravel bore compound, access and security fencing;

• Drill and construction of new production bore to a depth of 100m and nominal diameter of 350mm including encasement and screening;

• Equip new bore with new Grundfos submersible pump (model SP30-6) or equivalent including bore manifold with valves, gauges and the like, concrete works, associated controls and telemetry system;

• Supply and installation of approximately 3.6km of bore rising main from bore to tank including connections;

• Tank pipework and connections including modification to existing pipework;

• New Electrical 4-way Ring Main Unit (RMU), Schneider RM6NE-IDDD or equivalent;

• Modifications to existing HV from existing Step-up Transformer to new RMU;

• Supply and installation of approximately 3.8km of underground HV cabling in conduit from existing power station to the bore site including new set down transformer and LV cabling to new switchboard and control cubicle;

• All necessary testing and commissioning required for handover to the DNP; and

• Provision of Operation and Maintenance Manuals and training of Park staff and maintenance contractors.

• Refurbishment of 3.6km bore access track.