A significant milestone has been achieved in Australia’s first pumped hydro project in four decades with the successful installation of the initial spiral case in the underground powerhouse at Kidston.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Pumped Hydro Storage |
| Installation | Spiral Case |
| Location | Underground Powerhouse |
| Application | Water Flow Direction |
| Precision Level | High Tolerance |
| Project Status | First Unit Complete |
Implementation Phases
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Underground Excavation | Completed 2023 |
| Concrete Works | Completed |
| Spiral Case Installation | Completed |
| Turbine Installation | Next Phase |
| Commissioning | Pending |
| First Power | Scheduled |
Technical Achievement
Key elements include:
. Precision installation
. Complex coordination
. Deep excavation integration
. Heavy lift operations
. Concrete structure completion
. System integration
Project Innovation
The implementation demonstrates:
. Engineering excellence
. Technical precision
. Complex logistics
. Underground construction
. Renewable infrastructure
. Energy storage advancement

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