Conveyor Safety Upgrade
Client: GM3 Mining | Location: Dendrobium Coal Preparation Plant, Port Kembla
Bright Group Electrical was engaged to deliver a critical safety upgrade to 13 of the conveyor pullcord systems at GM3’s Dendrobium Coal Preparation Plant after the existing equipment was found to be outdated and in need of an upgrade.
The work involved removing the outdated lanyards and installing a new Ringline Safe-T-Pull system, complete with trip switches, pre-start alarms, stop buttons, and new trip wire lanyards along each conveyor belt.
This upgrade provided the site with a modern, fully compliant safety system designed to ensure reliable operation and protect site personnel.
"Bright Group Electrical did a great job on the conveyor safety upgrade at Dendrobium. They were flexible in adapting to changes in scope, communicated well throughout, and followed site and safety procedures as required. The work was completed to a high standard, and we were very happy with the outcome."
— Duane McMannus, Project Manager, GM3 Mining.
Coal Fines Thickener Replacement
Client: GM3 | Location: Wollongong, NSW
Bright Group Electrical was engaged to support the replacement of an ageing Coal Fines Thickener at a major industrial site in Wollongong. The project involved decommissioning the existing thickener and delivering the electrical infrastructure needed to bring the new system online. From day one, our focus was on smart planning and seamless integration.
We designed and installed a new outdoor-rated junction board, reworked the cabling infrastructure, and coordinated all electrical work around the tight timelines of the mechanical install. The job came with logistical challenges, access, staging, and commissioning all required a methodical approach. Our team worked closely with the site engineers to keep everything moving, hitting key milestones ahead of schedule and supporting a smooth commissioning process.
“The project was complex in its logistics and was executed by Bright Group seamlessly, allowing the project to be completed ahead of time and with a high degree of quality. Bright Group assisted with the commissioning, which was a flawless exercise due to the accuracy and record-keeping of Bright Group”
— Ewen Penberthy-Groves, Electrical Project Engineer, GM3
Ore Prep Stacker Reclaimer Upgrade
Client: Bluescope Steel | Location: Port Kembla, NSW
Bright Group Electrical completed a nonstop two-week project to support the overhaul of the No. 2 Stacker Reclaimer at Bluescope Steel. Our role was to manage the full electrical disconnection, reconnection, and cold commissioning while the mechanical team carried out critical bearing replacements.
By executing the works safely and within the tight timeframe, we ensured the machine was returned to service on schedule, maintaining operational continuity for one of the site’s key assets.
“Bright Electrical completed the disconnection and reconnection scope in half the time of previous works, saving significant mechanical labour costs. They adapted seamlessly to schedule changes, resolved schematic issues, and delivered everything safely and to a high standard. The site was left spotless at completion, and the project was a great success.”
— Sam Brownsell, Electrical Team Leader, Bluescope Steel