Genex Power has appointed PCL Constructors as the preferred engineering, procurement, and construction contractor for the Bulli Creek Solar Project (BCS), a massive 775MW Stage 1 solar project in partnership with J-POWER and Solar Choice.
The selection of PCL follows a rigorous tender process conducted in 2023, emphasising PCL’s experience, financial strength, and successful track record in delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Genex and PCL have entered an early contractor involvement agreement to collaboratively design and scope the full specifications for the BCS. This lays the foundation for finalising terms in CY2024 for a comprehensive EPC contract to engineer and construct the project.
The Bulli Creek Solar Farm is anticipated to be one of the largest connected to the National Electricity Market, making the choice of the construction contractor crucial.
Craig Francis, Genex CEO, expressed satisfaction with PCL’s selection, citing their global reputation and impressive track record in Australia.
“PCL is a globally reputable EPC contractor in the large-scale solar industry, having installed a total of 3044MW globally and 474MW in Australia, with another 631MW capacity currently in construction in Australia. During the tender process, we were particularly impressed with PCL’s on-the-ground capability in Australia and their impressive safety record,” Francis said.
“At up to 775MW, the Bulli Creek Solar Farm is expected to be the largest solar farm connected to the National Electricity Market, which makes the selection of our construction contractor critical and an important development milestone.
“We are looking forward to working closely with PCL as we continue to advance the Bulli Creek Solar Farm toward a final investment decision later this year.”
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