Badgerys Creek zone substation
Endeavour Energy is planning to construct a new zone substation at Badgery's Creek, to meet the growing electricity needs of homes and businesses in the surrounding suburbs.
Overview
Endeavour Energy is proposing to construct and operate Badgerys Creek Zone Substation (ZS), located at part lot 1669-1723, Elizabeth Drive, Badgerys Creek within the Penrith City Council local government area. The ZS site is approximately 1km north-east of the Western Sydney Airport, 15km south-east of the Penrith CBD and 40 km west of the Sydney CBD.
The proposal involves:
- Construction of a new 132/22kV digital zone substation, with two 45MVA transformers
- Installation of prefabricated buildings to accommodate indoor 132kV switchgear, 22kV switchgear, protection and control equipment, communications and batteries, and facilities
- Installation of onsite water and stormwater management systems
- Installation of security fencing, gates, lighting and landscaping
The need
The proposal is required, as part of Endeavour Energy’s broader transmission supply strategy, to meet the electricity demand of the future Elizabeth Enterprise Precinct. This precinct includes the business park, the Sydney Water Advanced Water Recycling Centre and the Badgerys Creek Enterprise Area. The proposal is also crucial for providing a stable and reliable source of electricity to new and critical industry, infrastructure, and other businesses located within and around the Western Sydney Aerotropolis area.
Review of environmental factors
Endeavour Energy, as the Authorised Network Operator and proponent for this proposal, will undertake an assessment of the project in consideration of all environmental, technical, financial and community impacts. Under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), Endeavor Energy is the determining authority of the proposal.
In accordance with Part 5 of the EP&A Act, Endeavour Energy has prepared a draft Review of Environmental Factors (REF) which outlines:
- The proposal description and justification (including benefits and objectives)
- An overview of the relevant legislative framework
- Consultations completed during the assessment phase
- Considerations of alternatives
- The environmental impact assessment and mitigation measures to be applied during construction and operation of the proposal
A decision statement containing the development consent conditions and authorising the construction works, will be issued by Endeavour Energy for the development.
Community correspondence
Stakeholders and landowners located near the proposed site, will be notified of construction works ahead of time. In the event that any electricity supply outages are required to facilitate the safe construction of the proposal, any impacted landowners will be notified in advance. Any planned electricity outages will be kept to a minimum and be kept as short as possible, to safely facilitate the development.
Provide feedback
For further information, or to make a submission, email consultation@endeavourenergy.com.au
