184TE TRANSFORMER DELIVERED TO CORDUFF SUBSTATION, IRELAND
WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH WAGENBORG, COLLETT WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINAL LEG OF THE PROJECT.
The complex project encompassed the transportation of the transformer from Dublin Port to its ultimate destination at Corduff Substation.
Our involvement extended beyond transportation and encompassed critical tasks such as conducting route surveys, managing transport logistics, handling offloading, and positioning the transformer. The transformer’s dimensions were 9.3m L x 3.6m W x 4.6m H, with a total vehicle length of 65.4 meters when loaded.
TO ENSURE A SAFE DELIVERY, COLLETT’S PROVIDED PRELIMINARY WORK
This meticulous process involved producing a comprehensive swept path analysis report that assessed every turn along the route to guarantee the safe transportation of the oversized cargo.
Additionally, we generated a report for removing street furniture to identify and eliminate any obstacles or obstructions along the route. We also secured the necessary permits for an alternative route to circumvent the motorway due to specific restrictions.
Before the transformer arrived at Dublin Port, we mobilised our 550 Tonne capacity girder frame trailer and heavy tractor units, which we transported from the UK to Ireland.
Upon the vessel’s arrival at Dublin Port from Rotterdam, our teams navigated Wagenborg’s 22-axle trailer, loaded with the 184Te transformer, from the vessel to a designated transshipment area, where it was lowered onto stools using the trailer’s hydraulic suspension.
Subsequently, we assembled the girder bridge trailer around the transformer for self-loading. The transformer was then transported to a storage area where it awaited its final delivery.
The delivery itself occurred during nighttime movements, strategically planned to traverse through Dublin City Centre. Covering a distance of 13.4 miles, the journey took four hours, with a maximum vehicle speed of 5 miles per hour. Police escorts and our in-house pilot cars accompanied the 65.4-meter-long load to the substation site.
13.4 MILE JOURNEY THROUGH DUBLIN CITY CENTRE
Upon arriving at Corduff Substation, our team faced the challenge of navigating the site. To accommodate overhanging cables, the trailer’s suspension was lowered, allowing it to pass safely under the cables. Once alongside the bund area, the transformer was self-offloaded onto the skid track and skated 16 meters onto the final plinth.
Hydraulic jacks were then used to lower the transformer onto the plinth, where it was moved into its final position using specialized positioning plates.
This remarkable engineering and logistics achievement highlights Collett & Sons’ expertise in handling oversized and intricate cargo deliveries.
