Emergency LV Switchboard Replacement for a Major Dairy Manufacturing Facility

Outcome

A leading dairy manufacturer restored safe, resilient electrical infrastructure following the emergency replacement of a failed LV switchboard.

Power Testing, a MARCH company, delivered a rapid response solution that restored temporary power, replaced critical infrastructure and returned the site to full operation ahead of schedule, helping minimise production disruption within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

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Key Results

Emergency site power restored
New 3200A LV switchboard installed and commissioned
36-hour shutdown completed in 30 hours
Six hours of production time returned to the customer
1.2 million litres per day production capability protected
100% of planned works completed on time
Site safely returned to operation

Challenge

A water ingress issue caused flashover damage within the facility’s LV switchboard, leaving the equipment unsafe and beyond repair.

With the site operating a continuous manufacturing process, maintaining power and minimising downtime was critical. A temporary power solution, new switchboard installation and complete cable migration programme all had to be delivered within a tightly controlled shutdown period.

Services Delivered

Emergency electrical response
Temporary power generation and distribution
LV switchboard replacement
Cable migration and re-termination
Testing and commissioning
Electrical isolation management
Protection setting verification
Project delivery and handover

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