GIS Substation Construction — Iron Ore Operation

Project Overview

FMR was engaged to deliver the fabrication, supply and erection of two Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) shed structures as part of a major green energy initiative. The scope included installation of Bondor roof and wall cladding to achieve an airtight finish, along with the supply and installation of fire-rated personnel doors, roller doors and a gantry crane to each facility. The project required precise structural and cladding execution to meet stringent operational and performance requirements.

This project forms part of a broader multi-site program spanning multiple mine locations across the Pilbara. Operating on a live, remote mine site with complex logistics, tight access protocols, and high-voltage infrastructure required elite coordination and safety-first execution.

Scope of Works

• Structural steel fabrication, supply and erection
• Bondor roof and wall cladding to airtight specification
• Fire-rated personnel doors and roller doors
• Gantry crane supply and installation
• Precise structural and cladding execution to stringent performance requirements
• Multi-subcontractor coordination
• Multi-site program delivery across the Pilbara

Key Outcomes

• On-track to complete ahead of schedule
• Zero incidents to date
• Supporting client's transition to cleaner energy infrastructure
• Built-in flexibility enabling client to maintain broader project timelines