Wilson Transformer Company provides transformer solutions to many infrastructure projects including rail, water, gas, roads, buildings and telecommunications.

Infrastructure projects demand unique design and build solutions. We have the skill and experience to meet these requirements.

Case 1 – Euro Tunnel, United Kingdom

Client
Euro Tunnel

Product
1 x 100MVA 132/45kV trackside transformer

Project description
The Channel Tunnel is the longest undersea tunnel in the world. The section under the sea is 38km long. The three tunnels, each 50km long, were bored at an average 40m below the sea bed, and link Folkestone in Kent to Coquelles in Pas-de-Calais. Fixed equipment in the tunnels comes under four categories: electricity and catenary, rail track and signaling, mechanical systems and control and communications.

The overhead catenary supplies traction power to the shuttles as well as to other trains using the Tunnel, e.g. Eurostar and international rail freight trains. The catenary is divided into sections, so that maintenance work can be carried out in stages. Electrical power supplying the tunnels, drainage pumps, lighting and the trains, is provided by substations on each side of the Channel. In the event of loss of power from one side, the entire system can be supplied from the other side. Wilson Transformer Company has supplied the trackside transformer on the United Kingdom side of the tunnel.

Case 2 – Rail Project, Australia

Client
Aurizon / Queensland Rail

Product
10 x 14MVA 50/25kV trackside transformers 2 x 30/40MVA 132/50kV trackside transformers

Project description
Aurizon is Australia’s leading bulk freight specialist with an extensive fleet of locomotives and wagons. Aurizon relies on the power from the traction transformers that Wilson Transformer Company has supplied to move the freight fleet.

Case 3 – Desalination Plant, Australia

Client
Thiess Degremont Joint Venture

Product
2 x 150MVA 220/22kV power transformers

Project description
The Victorian Desalination plant is a strategic back up supply of Victoria's water system. As a rainfall-independent source of water, it complements Victoria's existing drainage basins. Water is resourced via a pipeline 1km out to sea and becomes a critical part of infrastructure in times of drought.

Case 4 – SA Water Pumping Station Project, Australia

Client
ElectraNet

Product
7 x 10MVA 132/3.3kV power transformers 6 x 15MVA 132/3.3kV power transformers

Project description
Most of the Adelaide metropolitan water system is gravity fed from storages in the surrounding hills, however there are instances where water needs to move against gravity and this is when a pump station is required. There are approximately 60 pumping stations strategically placed throughout the South Australia network. There are also 11 booster pump stations. Smaller booster pump stations are installed when the water needs a ‘boost’ to move it along and ensure water pressure is maintained. Wilson Transformer Company are in the process of supplying the power transformers to some of these pumping stations.

Case 5 – Olympic Games, Australia & United Kingdom

Client
Ausgrid / UK Power Networks

Product
2 x 50MVA 132/11kV power transformers (Australia) 3 x 66.6MVA 132/11-11kV power transformers (UK)

Project description
For both Olympic games, in Australia and the United Kingdom, Olympic park complexes were built which included a new substation. Wilson Transformer Company supplied all the transformers for these sites where the Olympics were held in 2000 and 2012 respectively.