Downer is proud to be at the forefront of delivering a path toward a low-carbon future that benefits communities and helps to enable a low emissions power supply for future generations.
As one of the only Australian owned, self-performing Tier 1 contractors in the energy sector, our team designs and constructs projects for private, public and government owned asset owners across Australia.
Powered by our in-house design and engineering team as well as renowned technical experts, Downer has set the benchmark with its collaborative approach and end-to-end service offering for owners of power and energy assets.
In the past five years, Downer has delivered more than 700km of transmission lines across Australia.
Capabilities
Our Lines team, established in 1951, has experience in transmission design, construction and maintenance from 66kV to 500kV. As one of Australia’s largest and longest operating contractors in the sector, we have internal capability to self-perform civil works, foundations, pole and tower assembly, erection and stringing works.
- Transmission line design and engineering.
- Transmission construction and maintenance from 66kV to 500kV.
- Transmission pole and tower assembly and erection.
- Tension, helicopter and drone stringing.
- HV network operations.
- Emergency mast erection.
- Antennae rigging.
- Access and vegetation services.
- Civil works and foundations.
- Line survey and design verification.
- Live line capability (Bare hand and Hot).
- Conductor and OPGW / OHEW stringing.
- Tower refurbishment (including blast/paint, member replacement and strengthening).
- Maintenance on live circuits.
- Environmental rehabilitation.
- Cultural heritage and Traditional Owner engagement.
- Community and stakeholder management.