BESS Mornington Peninsula Project: Turnkey Site Establishment

Key Details

BESS Mornington Peninsula Project: Turnkey Site Establishment

Project Type: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
Project Year: 2024
Project Duration: 12 Months

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Project Overview

The BESS project is a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing energy storage capabilities in the Mornington Peninsula region. This project required a fully integrated site compound solution to support two separate workforce locations on the same premises, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability throughout the 12-month duration.

client

downer

Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across infrastructure, utilities, and engineering sectors in Australia and New Zealand. Their projects require reliable, efficient, and sustainable site solutions to support large-scale workforce operations.

Turnkey Site Establishment

Key Challenges Faced by Downer

Challenges & Solutions

Two distinct site locations on the same premises+–

Required separate, yet integrated, site facilities for different workforce sizes.

Regional, remote location+–

No existing infrastructure for shelter or workforce amenities.

Varying workforce sizes across both sites+–

Needed scalable facilities to accommodate different crew sizes efficiently.

Weather exposure (Australian summer conditions)+–

No existing shelter, putting workers at risk of heat stress.

Sustainability requirements+–

Project mandated the use of biodiesel and other environmentally conscious site solutions.

Fast turnaround time+–

Project deadlines required rapid deployment of site infrastructure and utilities.

Risk of septic tank overflows+–

No existing wastewater infrastructure; required active liquid-level monitoring to prevent spills.

Plumbing and wastewater management+–

Required seamless plumbing connections and ongoing waste management services.

RhinoSite’s Turnkey Solutions

As a specialist in end-to-end site establishment, RhinoSite provided a custom turnkey site compound solution tailored to Downer’s site requirements. Our scope included planning, installation, and ongoing service management to ensure a seamless, efficient, and compliant site setup.

Services Provided

✅ Site Planning & Establishment+–

Designed a custom site layout to accommodate two workforce groups efficiently. Established separate facilities while ensuring streamlined operations between both locations.

✅ Walkway Cover Shelters+–

Installed covered walkways and shelters to protect workers from extreme summer temperatures. Provided weatherproof, durable solutions to enhance worker safety and comfort.

✅ Temporary Facilities & Workforce Amenities+–

Installed site offices, lunchrooms, change rooms, and ablution blocks tailored to workforce needs.

✅ Biodiesel-Powered Site Infrastructure+–

Utilised biodiesel generators and sustainable energy solutions in compliance with Downer’s environmental commitments.

✅ Septic Tank Solutions & Liquid Level Alarms+–

Installed septic tanks with automated liquid-level alarms to prevent overflow risks. Ensured ongoing waste management services to maintain site compliance.

✅ Plumbing Connections & Services+–

Delivered complete plumbing and water supply solutions, ensuring seamless site functionality.

✅ Rapid Deployment & Project Management+–

Successfully completed full site setup within the required fast turnaround timeframe. Managed logistics, procurement, and compliance, ensuring a hassle-free setup for Downer.

Results & Impact

1.Enhanced Workforce Safety & Comfort+–

Workers benefited from weatherproof shelters and covered walkways, significantly reducing heat stress risks.

2.Sustainable Site Solutions+–

The biodiesel-powered setup helped Downer meet its environmental goals while maintaining efficient site operations.

3.Operational Efficiency+–

Seamless site services, including plumbing, waste management, and amenities, allowed Downer to focus on the core project without infrastructure concerns.

4.Risk Mitigation & Compliance+–

The liquid-level alarm system ensured septic tank overflow risks were minimized, preventing potential environmental hazards.

5.Timely & Cost-Effective Deployment+–

RhinoSite’s turnkey approach enabled fast, hassle-free site setup with minimal disruptions.

Why RhinoSite?

As a trusted provider of turnkey site compound solutions, RhinoSite simplifies complex site establishment needs with expert project management and a full-service approach. Our solutions ensure that large-scale infrastructure projects, like Downer’s BESS Mornington Peninsula, run smoothly and efficiently from day one

🔹 Integrated Site Planning – Custom solutions for multi-location projects  

🔹 Workforce-Focused Facilities – Safe, compliant, and fully equipped site amenities  

🔹 Sustainable Solutions – Environmentally friendly site infrastructure  

🔹 Rapid Setup & Ongoing Support – Fast deployment with ongoing site servicing

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