Newport

EESA Site Visit 2016

Join us for an exclusive tour of Newport Power Station! Newport Power Station is located only 6km from ’s CBD on the Yarra River, and VENUE actively participates in the National Energy Market. Owned by Ecogen Newport Power Station Energy, the gas fired generator was commissioned in 1980, and produces Douglas Parade up to 510MW of electrical power. This site visit is limited to only 20 people. Newport

DATE & TIME Please also note that all registrations are to be confirmed by Ecogen Energy 12th of October, 2016 and the right to refuse entry is also being maintained. 1:30pm to 4:00pm

PPE Requirements: Please bring your own hard hat and safety glasses – a TICKETS (incl. GST) limited number are available on site but without correct PPE visitors will be EESA Members: $20 refused entry. Long sleeved shirts and full length pants are required – no EA Members: $20 items of loose clothing. Sturdy enclosed shoes are to be worn, preferably Student Members: $20 steel cap boots. Non-Member: $50

Site location: Meet outside the front gates of Newport Power station at 1:15pm. Click here for Google maps link.

Note: This is an operating electrical power station with live electrical equipment. Access includes a number of flights of stairs with no wheelchair REGISTER NOW access. Please note that those uncomfortable with heights - the tour will include parts of the boiler house which has open mesh flooring on the upper levels. Please also note that the timing of the tour may be changed at short notice if maintenance is required.

For further information contact: Engineers Member Services Phone: 1300 653 113 Email: [email protected]

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