Project context
In late 2024, the CleanCo Swanbank E power station completed an $80 million overhaul that boosted its output and efficiency, allowing it to reach a record 385MW. At the same time, CleanCo was beginning the redevelopment of the Swanbank site into a broader energy precinct, marked by construction of a grid-scale battery energy storage system and the exploration of new technologies including a NAS Battery pilot.
Challenge
The overhaul had to improve performance, efficiency and emissions at one of Australia’s most efficient gas-fired power stations while the site remained operationally important and the precinct transition was already under way.
Purpose
To improve performance, efficiency and emissions at one of Australia's most efficient gas-fired power stations.
Completion
The $80 million upgrade was finished in late 2024, delivered safely and in full.
Supported outcomes
Swanbank E achieved a new record peak output of 385MW, cementing its role in maintaining Queensland's energy reliability and enabling the transition to an Energy Precinct with new lower emission energy storage and generation technologies.
PPSS role
PPSS provided comprehensive scheduling and controls support for this critical power station upgrade, ensuring the complex overhaul was delivered on time and within budget while maintaining operational requirements.
Delivery approach
- Critical path management for complex overhaul activities
- Resource optimisation across multiple contractors
- Risk-informed scheduling and scenario planning
- Progress tracking and earned value management
- Stakeholder reporting and governance
- Change control and baseline management
- Client
- CleanCo
- Project value
- $80 million
- Peak output
- 385MW
- Completion
- Late 2024