Iron Bridge Lighting Automation Project
Updated: Jul 30
Client Fortescue
Service Project Delivery
Location Western Australia
Market
Mining & Industrial
Commodity Iron Ore
Overview
To reduce energy consumption and operating costs at Fortescue's Iron Bridge Ore Processing Facility (OPF), Linkforce delivered a site-wide lighting automation upgrade. The project involved the conversion of approximately 1,600 lights from manual operation to an automated control system, ensuring non-essential lighting no longer remained operational during daylight hours. Delivered within a three-week timeframe, the works improved energy efficiency while maintaining critical emergency lighting functionality
Service Delivery Area
Electrical & Instrumentation
Value Added
Experienced electrical team with strong capability in brownfield upgrades and operational facilities
Efficient delivery completed within a three-week execution window and a single scheduled shutdown
Agile problem-solving approach that successfully managed distribution board variations encountered during installation
Detailed circuit and distribution board modifications tailored to existing site infrastructure
Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) achieved throughout project delivery
Certified management systems aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
Outcome
Linkforce successfully automated approximately 1,600 lights across the Iron Bridge OPF through the rewiring of 81 lighting circuits and modification of 36 distribution boards. The completed works reduced unnecessary daytime power consumption, lowered operating costs and supported Fortescue's sustainability objectives, with the initiative expected to achieve full payback in just over one year.
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