- 6 custom-built 3-phase isolation transformers delivered
- Manufactured, tested, and prepared within 6 weeks
- Delivered precisely within critical shutdown windows between major televised events
The Background
When it comes to live broadcasting at major sporting and entertainment venues, power reliability is non-negotiable.
Stowe Australia is one of Australia’s leading privately owned electrical and communications contractors, delivering complex infrastructure and electrical projects nationwide since 1910. With extensive experience across stadiums, entertainment venues, communications infrastructure, and critical electrical systems, Stowe was engaged to upgrade existing LV 415-415V 3-phase isolation transformers at ACCOR Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park.
The transformers form part of the stadium’s auxiliary power infrastructure supporting critical broadcast systems — essential for a venue hosting nationally and internationally televised sporting and entertainment events.
The project required dependable, high-performance transformer solutions that could be manufactured, tested, stored, and delivered within a tightly controlled shutdown period between major events.
For infrastructure of this importance, reliability, coordination, and timing were critical.
The Solution
Southern Electronic Services (SES) was engaged to design and manufacture a complete suite of replacement LV dry-type 3-phase isolation transformers for the upgrade works.
The project scope included:
- 4 x 63kVA 415-415V 3-phase isolation transformers
- 1 x 40kVA 415-415V 3-phase isolation transformer
- 1 x 75kVA 415-415V 3-phase isolation transformer
Built locally to suit the project requirements, each transformer was precision-engineered for dependable operation in a demanding commercial infrastructure environment.
The key challenge was the project timeline.
Because installation works had to occur during a designated shutdown window between major stadium events, manufacturing and delivery schedules needed to align precisely with the construction program.
SES completed the full manufacture and testing program within 6 weeks — comfortably inside the required timeframe. At the customer’s request, the transformers were then securely stored by SES for an additional two weeks prior to dispatch, ensuring delivery occurred exactly when required for installation.
This level of flexibility and coordination helped Stowe maintain program certainty while minimising project risk during a critical infrastructure upgrade.
The Outcome
The project was successfully delivered on schedule, with all six transformers arriving on site precisely within the nominated shutdown period.
By combining fast lead times, dependable manufacturing, and responsive project coordination, SES helped ensure uninterrupted progress for a high-profile infrastructure upgrade at one of Australia’s premier entertainment venues.
For applications supporting critical broadcast infrastructure, reliability is essential. SES’s locally manufactured LV dry-type isolation transformers provide the consistent performance, electrical integrity, and long-term dependability required for mission-critical commercial infrastructure.
The successful delivery further reinforced SES’s capability in supporting Tier One electrical contractors with tailored transformer solutions for complex commercial and industrial projects.
About Stowe Australia
Stowe Australia is a Tier One electrical contractor delivering innovative, high-quality electrical and communications infrastructure solutions across Australia. With more than 115 years of industry experience, Stowe provides end-to-end capabilities spanning design, engineering, construction, maintenance, communications, and critical infrastructure projects nationwide.
Their reputation for technical expertise, dependable delivery, and strong project execution has made them a trusted partner across sectors including stadiums and entertainment venues, transport infrastructure, healthcare, defence, commercial developments, and communications systems.
