Shoalwater Bay Defence Training Area Project
Project name
Shoalwater Bay Defence Training Area Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
Shoalwater Bay, Queensland
Central Queensland
$3.6M
Completed by June 2025
Shoalwater Bay Project Overview
GAP Industries successfully delivered a comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrade at Shoalwater Bay Defence Training Area, one of Australia’s premier military training facilities. This major project involved the complete modernisation of critical electrical systems across the training area, ensuring uninterrupted operations while enhancing the facility’s capacity to support large-scale military exercises and training operations for the Australian Defence Force.
Scope of Work
Our specialised electrical team delivered:
- LV Switchboard Replacement Program: Complete replacement of low voltage switchboards ranging from 200A to 600A capacity throughout the training area, incorporating essential services integration to ensure critical systems maintain power continuity during training operations and emergency scenarios.
- High Voltage Substation Installation: Installation of two major electrical substations including one 500kVA substation and one 1000A 22kV Kiosk Substation, significantly increasing the site’s electrical capacity and reliability to support expanded training activities and equipment requirements.
- Main Switchboard Infrastructure: Design and installation of new 600A and 1200A site Main Switchboards, providing robust electrical distribution infrastructure capable of handling the demanding power requirements of modern military training equipment and facilities.
- ICT Network Integration: Implementation of advanced ICT network systems enabling real-time monitoring and control of kiosk substations, providing facility managers with comprehensive oversight of electrical systems performance and immediate notification of any operational issues.
- Temporary Supply Solutions: Design and implementation of sophisticated temporary electrical supply systems ensuring continuous power to range control operations during critical cutover periods, maintaining training schedule integrity without compromising safety or operational effectiveness.
This comprehensive electrical upgrade ensures Shoalwater Bay Defence Training Area operates with world-class electrical infrastructure, supporting the Australian Defence Force’s training requirements while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational reliability.
Trusting GAP Industries Defence Electrical Solutions
At GAP Industries, we recognise the critical importance of reliable electrical infrastructure in supporting Australia’s Defence training capabilities. This major upgrade at Shoalwater Bay Defence Training Area demonstrates our expertise in delivering complex electrical projects within operational military environments, ensuring minimal disruption to training activities while significantly enhancing the facility’s long-term operational capacity and reliability across Queensland’s strategic Defence installations.



