Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub

Powering Victoria’s renewable future 

Symal, in partnership with Samsung Genus Joint Venture, played a key role in powering Victoria’s clean energy future, delivering essential civil works for the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, one of the world’s biggest battery storage facilities. Co-owned by Equis and SEC, this game-changing project combines a huge 1.6 GWh energy storage system, setting a new benchmark for renewable infrastructure in the state. 

Shaping success from the start 

Brought on board early through an ECI process, Symal helped shape the project’s design and set it up for success. From building access roads and temporary compounds to tackling major earthworks, our team laid the foundations for Australia’s largest battery storage facility. As the project gained momentum, we kept things moving with subgrade treatments, pavements, underground services, drainage, fire protection systems, water and sewer works, structural footings, FRP works and fencing – all delivered seamlessly across the vast 250,000m² site. 

Delivering with innovation and precision 

The sheer scale and complexity of the project demanded smart planning and bold solutions. Symal supported the installation of Tesla Megapack batteries, coordinating precision lifts with a 350-tonne crane to keep works on track. The team also completed a full Holden Road shutdown and traffic diversion in a single weekend, finishing earthworks and stormwater drainage for this section of the project, with minimum disruption of operations or to the community. 

Strengthening the grid for a sustainable future 

With detailed risk planning, smart engineering and a collaborative approach, Symal helped keep this landmark project powering ahead. The Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub will soon be ready to boost Victoria’s grid resilience and drive the state towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.