Method Statement For 600V Switchboard Installation

METHOD STATEMENT FOR 600V
SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION
Activity Discipline location Type Number Revision

R801 CWD SWD MST 0024 Rev. A
DAR NUMBER:
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METHOD STATEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose of Document ........................................................................................... 5
Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................... 6
Reference Documents ....................................................................................................... 7
Safety, Health and Environment ........................................................................... 8
Replacement of 600V Switchgear....................................................................... 10
Equipment Dimensions .................................................................................................... 10
Installation Team, Equipment & Tools ............................................................... 14
Site Organization Chart .................................................................................................... 14
Handling Equipment ......................................................................................................... 14
Tools ................................................................................................................................ 14
Testing Equipment’s ........................................................................................................ 14
Materials and Supplies ..................................................................................................... 14
Installation and Removal Methodology ............................................................. 15
Preparation for Temporary 600V Switchboard Installation................................................ 15
Facilitating Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Installation ...................................... 16
Temporary (& New Final) 600V Switchgear Installation.................................................... 19
Preparation Works for Existing 600V Switchboard Removal ............................................ 21
Facilitating Works for Existing 600V Switchboard Removal.............................................. 21
Existing 600V switchboard Removal ................................................................................ 22
Preparation Works for New 600V Switchboard Installation............................................... 23
Facilitating Works for New 600V Switchboard Installation ................................................ 23
New 600V Switchgear Installation .................................................................................... 24
Preparation Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Removal........................................ 24
Facilitating Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Removal ......................................... 24
Temporary 600V Switchboard Removal ........................................................................... 24
PICO Inspection ............................................................................................................... 24
Testing and Commissioning ............................................................................................. 24
Risk and Mitigation Plan ..................................................................................... 24
Contingency Plan ............................................................................................................. 25
Update Existing As-built Drawings and O&M Manuals ..................................................... 25
Emergency Personnel Contact List ................................................................... 25
Emergency Assembly Point................................................................................ 29
Construction Interfaces....................................................................................... 29
Typical Risk Assessments .................................................................................. 29
Appendices .......................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Procedure ......................... 30
Appendix B Typical Microplanning ................................................................................................ 31
Appendix C Tools and Equipment Checklist.................................................................................. 32
Appendix D Safe Management Plan Covid-19 Safe Start.............................................................. 33
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Appendix E GSM Handling & Installation Instructions 600VAC (and 415VAC Switchgear) ........... 34
Appendix F Existing 600V
Switchboard GA ............................................................................................................................ 35
Appendix G GSM Temporary
600V Switchboard GA................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix H GSM New 600V
Switchboard GA ............................................................................................................................ 37
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Purpose of Document
The Purpose of this document is to define the method & requirements for the installation of Temporary
Traction Equipment (600V Switchboard), removal of Existing Traction Equipment & installation of New
Traction Equipment (600V Switchboard) at Bukit Panjang Light Rapid Transit’s (BPLRT) PDS stations.
This installation method statement is specific to Choa Chu-Kang, Keat Hong, Phoenix, Bukit Panjang,
Pending, Fajar, Jelapang BPLRT stations
It will be reviewed accordingly to suit each specific BPLRT station/site constraints during the installation
of the equipment from temporary to New and the removal of the existing 600V switchboard.
Qualified persons familiar with standard electrical construction practices, electrical equipment, and safety
should perform the work described.
This procedure is developed based on the site survey conducted and discussed with
and
A joint inspection between of the delivery route will be carried out a day before the actual delivery to
ensure that the delivery route is obstruction free.
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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
AC Alternating Current
ACDB Alternating Current Distribution Boards
DCDB Direct Current Distribution Boards
BPLRT Bukit Panjang Light Rapid Transit
BP01 Bukit Panjang Station 01
CCK Chua Chu Kang
CT Current Transformer
DC Direct Current
EWR Engineering Works
FO Fiber Optic
kV Kilo Volt
LEW Licensed Electrical Worker
MCC Motor Control Centre
OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
PDS Power Distribution Substation
PTW Permit to Work
SPPG Singapore Power Grid
TMJ Ten Mile Junction
TBD To be determined
TCS Trip circuit supervision
VT Voltage Transformer
Table 1-1 - Abbreviations
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Reference Documents
The present document is mainly based upon and refers to the following documents:
Item Document Title Document reference DAR Reference

[1] R801 General Specifications
R801 Particular
[2]
Specifications
R801 Technical
[3]
Specifications
Safety, Health and
[4] Environment Management R801-CWD-SWD-PLN-0006 DAR/R801/GEN/2002
System
[5] Noise Management Plan R801-CWD-SWD-PLN-0008 DAR/R801/GEN/2017
[6] Handover Procedure R801-CWD-SWD-PRO-0032 DAR/R801/GEN/2017
[7] Installation Plan R801-CWD-SWD-PLN-0011 DAR/R801/GEN/2007
Safe Work Procedure for
[8] R801-CWD-SWD-PRO-0007 DAR/R801/GEN/2053
Hand Tools
[9] Electrical Work and R801-CWD-SWD-PRO-0011 DAR/R801/GEN/2057
Installation
Working at Height
Usage of Ladder
Erection, Use and
Dismantling of Tower
Scaffold
[13] Use of Portable Electrical R801-CWD-SWD-PRO-0017 DAR/R801/GEN/2063
Tools
Manual Handling
Lock Out Tag Out
Procedure
Table 1-2 - Reference document
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Safety, Health and Environment

is committed to achieving excellence in project quality delivered to clients while at the same time
recognizes the importance of having a healthy and safe work environment for its employees and ensure
the work activities carried out in the project would have minimal environmental impact. We acknowledge
that employees are an important resource and are committed to providing staff and contractors with a
healthy and safe environment.
Requirements and responsibilities for the maintenance and monitoring of safety on site is defined in the
SHE Management System [4]. will strictly follow the Safe Work Procedures, especially for:
 Hand Tools [8]

 Electrical Work and Installation [9]
 Working-At-Height [10]
 Usage of Ladder [11]
 Erection, Use and Dismantling of Tower Scaffold [12]
 Use of Portable Electrical Tools [13]
 Manual Handling [14]
 Lock Out Tag Out [15]
Furthermore, all site safety controls will be listed in reference documents. The control will include, but not
be limited to the following:
Item No. Safety, Health and Environment Arrangements

1 Personal Protective Equipment
2 Fire Precautions
3 House Keeping and Material Storage/Distribution
4 Public Safety
5 First Aid
6 Electrical Supplies/Equipment;
7 Safe Management Measures
8 Working at Heights
9 Authorisation/Certification of Plant & Operators
10 Control and certification of Scaffolding
11 Lifting Operations
12 Traffic Management
Table 2-1 - SHE Control Points
will identify potential noise nuisance and will arrange for any required measurements to be made as per
the Noise Management Plan [5]. Where it is impractical to reduce noise levels below 85dB (A), hearing
protection and noise prevention measures will be made available.
All construction activities shall be carried out in such a manner to avoid, minimize, or prevent injury to
persons and damage to property, both on the site and off the site. The potential hazards and
recommended actions identified shall be always paid attention to by the supervisors. Details from the
Risk Assessments (RA) shall form part of the safety induction to be given by the safety officer or
delegated Manager prior to work activities commencing.
The safety induction courses, and training will be conducted to all labour teams and each employee will
be issued appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their work activities. PPE issued will be
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used by all personnel and as detailed in the JSA. In general, the following types of PPE will be worn
during construction activities.
Item No. PPE

1 High Visibility vest
2 Hard Hat - Safety Helmet
3 Safety shoes
4 Safety Goggles (according to task)
5 Safety Hand gloves (according to task)
6 Harness & Lanyard (according to task)
Table 2-2 - Typical PPE worn during construction activities.
In alignment with National efforts, l has put in place a protocol regarding Covid-19 pandemic, refer to
Safe Management Plan in Appendix D.
Any potential hazards arising from Power Supply installation works shall be mitigated or prevented
by:
 Developing Risk Assessment (RA),

 Providing safety training to employees,
 Conducting Tool-box meetings,
 Erecting of warning signs,
 Protection of live equipment,
 Introducing exclusion zones,
 Using safety incentive schemes.
 Tabletop exercise
Hazard Analysis and Mitigation identifies the anticipated potential hazards arising from the
construction activities involved in this Methodology and identifies the recommended actions which
can be taken prior to or during execution of such construction activity to reduce or mitigate each
hazard to the maximum extent. The Risk Assessments may require revisions as activities changes,
accident, incident, or close call occurrences and/or periodical review is due.
Each Supervisor will implement and enforce the recommended actions and check the safety
requirements in the Safety Work procedures applicable to this Methodology to ensure that the work
is performed in a safe manner.
Risk assessment for the works will be addressed in each individual method statement. The method
for risk assessment of a particular work will be given in the reference document.
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Replacement of 600V Switchgear

The table below gives an overview of the main equipment to be installed with the temporary
600V switchboard and eventually replaced with New 600V switchboard in each Power
Distribution Station (PDS) location.
Table 3-1 – Installation & Removal Scope Matrix
Temporary and New 600V Switchboard Installation plus

Removal of Existing 600V Switchboard
STATION NO STATION NAME (PDS) 600V AC SWBD
BP1 Choa Chu-Kang ✔
BP3 Keat Hong ✔
BP5 Phoenix ✔
BP6 Bukit Panjang ✔
BP8 Pending ✔
BP10 Fajar ✔
BP12 Jelapang ✔
Due to the nature of the equipment and the fact that they are required to operate during
normal revenue services, a temporary board will be used to replace the existing one. It will
be installed in the LT room. By using a temporary board, the existing can be taken offline
creating a green-field worksite without having to impact the revenue operations.
Equipment Dimensions
The Temporary and New switchboards shall be sourced from GSM Pt. Ltd. Below are the
switchboards’ dimensions, and sample GA and floor frame, for illustration purposes, BP12 600V
equipment were used. For actual execution of installation refer to respective correct, latest issued
drawings.
Switchboard Dimension
BP1: 3900(L) x 850(D) x 2100(H) in mm

600V Temporary
Switchboard BP3, BP5, BP8 & BP12: 4350(L) x 850(D) x 2100(H) in mm
BP6, BP10: 5250(L) x 850(D) x 2100(H) in mm
BP1: 3800(L) x 1000(D) x 2100(H) in mm

600V New Final BP3, BP5, BP6: 4400(L) x 1000(D) x 2100(H) in mm
Switchboard BP10: 5000(L) x 1000(D) x 2100(H) in mm
BP8: 4400(L) x 1000(D) x 2100(H) in mm
Table 3-2 - Mechanical Details
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Figure 3-1-1 – 600V Temporary Switchboard (GA) (BP12)
Figure 3-1-2 – 600V Temporary Switchboard Floor Frame (BP12)
Temporary 600V switchboard will be installed in the LT room. For additional details on this
equipment, refer to the specific vendor (GSM) general arrangement drawings and singe
line diagrams.
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As an example: SB-BP12-2 :
As an example: SB-BP12-1:
Figure 3-1-3 – 600V New Switchboard (GA)
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As an example: SB-BP12-2 :
As an example: SB-BP12-1:
Figure 3-1-4 – 600V New Switchboard (GA)Floor Frame
PLC
Figure 3-1-5 – BP12 600V Existing Switchboard (GA), for Removal
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Figure 3-1-6 – BP12 600V Existing Switchboard Floor frame, for

PLC
Decommissioning & Removal
Installation Team, Equipment & Tools
Site Organization Chart

For the Site Organization Chart refer to R801 Monthly Progress Report under Section 3.1
For the roles and responsibilities of site personnel, refer to Installation Plan [7].
For the list of Competency Certificates, refer to Appendix XX.
Handling Equipment
 Hand Pallet Truck
 Crow bars
 Transport devices (rollers, cylindrical pipe etc.)
 Pallet Jacks
 Wooden Block
 Lorry Crane, Tailgate lorry, Forklift
Tools
 Hand tools set
 Screwdriver set
 Spanner set.
 Torque Wench set, Ratchet wrench set
 Cordless Impact Driver
 Battery Operated Hammer Drill
 300mm spirit level, Measuring tape
 2 set Platform ladders
 Touch-up material, paint, and brush
Testing Equipment’s
 Digital Multimeter
 Insulation & Continuity Tester
 Digital Low Resistance OHM Meter
Materials and Supplies

 Soft, Lint-free paper or cloths
 Desiccant bags
 Cleaning agent
 Drop-in anchors, bolts, washers, nuts
 Shims
 Zinc-rich cold galvanising touch up material
 Final Touch up paint
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Installation and Removal Methodology
Preparation/ Facilitating Temporary 600V Existing 600V switchboard

Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Installation Removal
switchboard Installation
Preparation/ Facilitating New 600V switchboard Temporary 600V

Works for New 600V Installation switchboard Removal
switchboard Installation
Figure 5-1 Typical Overall Workflow

Preparation for Temporary 600V Switchboard Installation
 For equipment delivery please refer to equipment delivery Method statement DAR/R801/MST/5069
Carry out joint inspection with before commencing of works.
 Installation method statement and Risk Assessment.
 Approved AFM (Application for Modification)
 Demarcation and protection temporary tape barriers of the area around the material handling location.
 Verify and check installation detail drawings and relevant documents before starting any activity for
Temporary 600V switchboard installation.
 A temporary 600V switchboard sized marking on the floor to resemble the area to be used. Measure
the clearances between the markings and adjacent equipment or walls to double check minimum
required working space and escape routes are maintained.
Figure 5-1-1 BP12 Temporary 600V Switchboard (Sample) Proposed Location
 LT room work area should be checked for hazard frees and cleanliness.
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Facilitating Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Installation

 Installation of ITB.
Protection interface between New 22kV switchgear and existing 600V switchboard are already
commissioned and working through one of these ITBs.
 Installation, commissioning of and migration to Temporary ACDB
To be done prior to the installation and commissioning of the temporary 600V switchboard for its 240V
supply.
 Installation, commissioning of and migration to Temporary Battery and Chargers and DCDB
To be done prior to the installation and commissioning of the temporary 600V switchboard for its the
auxiliary 110VDC supply.
 Substation Earthing requirements
All 600V switchboard substation earthing requirements must be prepared and facilitated for the
installation of the switchboard. Earthing cables pre-laid, installed to earthing station/bus etc.
 Installation and commissioning of Temporary ETS-ITB and Vital Relay panel.
To keep the ETS function during the 600V temporary switchboard stage with hard wired relays but
not using the relays located within the existing 600V switchboard, the ETS function will need to be
migrated onto a temporary ETS & VR panel.
 Decommissioning and Removal of Capacitor Bank (Optional)

The existing capacitor banks 1 & 2 at LT room are mothballed. These capacitor banks must be
decommissioned/removed as the space where it is currently installed will be used by the ITB and DB
socket panels. ITB shall be installed prior to the installation of the temporary 600V switchboard.
Therefore the capacitor banks 1 & 2 must be removed as a prerequisite.
The panel lamp seem to indicate that it is already de-energized which must be verified and
decommissioned before we start to removal works.
 Installation of ITB (Optional)

ITB can be installed before or after the installation of the temporary 600V switchboard. But it is
important that this ITB is already installed with control cables already terminated between the ITB and
the existing 600V switchboard and between ITB and the temporary 600V switchboard before
migration from existing 600V to temporary 600V. Therefore it should be a primary option to install the
ITB in advance before the installation of the temporary 600V switchboard.
Another factor is before the installation of 600V switchboard, protection/control interface between
22kV switchgear and existing 600V switchboard may be rewired through this ITB as an option to have
an easier approach to multiple migration between 22kV switchgear and 600V switchboard.
 Installation of cable containment for the temporary to cover the ff temporary power cables:
 Power cables from 22kV/600V Traction Transformers TT501 & TT502 to temporary 600V
switchboard SB-TA10
 Power cables from temporary 600V switchboard’s six track feeders to JB-101 to 103 & JB-201
to JB-203 plus power cables to JB-104 & JB-204 adjacent gap stations BPN+1 & BPN-1.
 Power cables from temporary 600V switchboard to existing service transformers A10T4 & A10t5
& guideway transformer A10T3
 For an illustration of the approximate minimum cable containment works required, the Power
cable route is highlighted yellow in the below Power Cable Containment and Support illustration.
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Figure 5-2-1 (Temporary) Indoor Power Cable Containment and Support
 Installation of cable containment for the temporary and new control cables from ITBs to existing
equipment and temporary equipment (i.e. 600V switchboard, ETS & Vital Relay panel, battery, and
charger etc.) and later new equipment (PSCADA etc)
 For an illustration of the minimum approximate cable containment works required, the control
cable route is highlighted green in the below control Cable Containment and Support illustration
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Figure 5-2-2 (Temporary) Indoor Control Cable Containment and Support
 After the installation of the cable containment both for power and control we procced with installation
of temporary 600V switchgear at LT room. (refer to section 5.2))
 After the installation of the temporary 600V switchgear at LT room, proceed with temporary 600V
Switchboard Site Acceptance Test (refer to DAR/R801/SAT/6025)
 Installation of 600V Junction Boxes for traction feeders and adjacent stations’ service transformers
feeders. * (see note 1)
Installing these 600V Junction Boxes at the mezzanine would allow traction feeders and adjacent
stations’ service transformers’ feeders to transfer/migrate one by one form existing to temporary board.
 600V switchboard’s six track feeder JB-101 to 103 & JB-201 to JB-203
 Adjacent gap service stations BPN+1 & BPN-1 transformer feeder JB-104 & JB-204
(Note 1: Can be done prior to, in parallel to or after installation of temporary 600V switchboard, before migration.)
 Installation of outdoor temporary 600V cable containment for traction feeders and adjacent stations’
service transformers feeders’ cables to 600V JBs at mezzanine (see note 1)
(Note 1: Can be done prior to, in parallel to or after installation of temporary 600V switchboard, before migration.)
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Temporary
600V cable from 1st
Temporary Cable storey LT room
Containment (600V)
Mezzanine 600V Junction

Boxes
Doghouse
Figure 5-2-3 (Temporary) Outdoor to Mezzanine Power Cable Containment and

Support (BP12)
450 mm 3800 mm
Area reserved for JB

stanchions and cable
containment
Figure 5-2-3 Area at mezzanine for the 600V JB and cable containment (BP12)
Temporary (& New Final) 600V Switchgear Installation
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Transportation Alignment and Fastening/fixing-in of

Busbar Connection
of switchboard vertical levelling of sections to adjacent shipping sections
sections floor of the switchboard
Securing the sections to Degree of protection Auxiliary (Temporary)

the floor 110VDC and 240VAC
power supplies installation.
Final checks, cleaning,

and handover to
commissioning
Note: Refer to vendor (GSM) Handling and Installation instructions for details
Figure 5-3-1 Typical Installation Workflow
 Transportation of switchboard vertical sections

For further information see equipment delivery Method statement DAR/R801/MST/5069 and GSM
Handling & Installation Instructions 600 Vac And 415 Vac Switchgear.
 Alignment and levelling of sections to floor

Once all the switchboard sections are in place, the levelling of the entire switchboard shall be
checked with a spirit level. The horizontal tolerance (+/- mm) of the frame must not exceed the
GSM’s requirement over a length as specified also by GSM.
 Fastening/fixing-in of adjacent shipping sections of the switchboard

Shipping sections must be secured at the points specified by GSM. Fastening components should be
provided with the switchboard.
 Busbar Connection (Between Sections)

Busbars and PE or PEN bars shall be secured on the levelled switchboard sections as per GSM
instruction. The fastening of the busbars and PE or PEN bars shall be undertaken with a calibrated
torque wrench as per the torque values provided by GSM.
 Securing sections to the Floor

The temporary 600V switchboards shall be free standing and shall not be anchored on the floor or nor
fixed on any floor installed steel channel base, as specified during design stage.
 Degree of Protection
Depending on the degree of protection, measures are required to be taken at the erection site to seal
the sections to comply to IP rating.
 (Temporary) Auxiliary 110VDC and 240VAC power supplies wiring installation.

Ensure that any auxiliary supplies that may be required to later commission and operate the
switchboard is available/installed, and ready to be commissioned with the temporary 600V
switchboard. The 110VDC source, shall be provided by a temporary battery and charger and
temporary DCDB. While the 240VAC source, shall be provided by a temporary ACDB.
 Final checks, cleaning, and handover to commissioning

Ensure all dust exposed areas are cleaned with anti-static cloth. Water filtration vacuum cleaners
can be used for large areas first. Blowing air is prohibited as it may distribute particles to conductive
areas and cause a short circuit. Remove any foreign parts such as tools, packing material or debris
from the switchgear. Close the doors.
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At the end of the work remove all barricades, signage, tools, and materials from the workplace.
Housekeeping shall be done after completing task activities on working area.
 IMPORTANT: Refer to Vendor’s (GSM) Detailed Handling and Installation Instructions

Refer to Appendix A
 After the installation of the temporary 600V switchgear at LT room, refer with temporary 600V
Switchboard Site Acceptance Test (refer to DAR/R801/SAT/2004.)
Preparation Works for Existing 600V Switchboard Removal

 Before proceeding to dismantle the existing switchgear, ensure to check with LEW whether the
switchboard is de-energised completely.
 The removal shall be lead and carried out by specialist technician/ electricians who have proved their
experience with switchboard removal works.
 Survey to verify the exact elevation and location of switchboard including the correct orientation of
cable entry position in accordance with the approved Equipment layout.
 Ensure all the cables are disconnected and panels are de-energised.
Facilitating Works for Existing 600V Switchboard Removal

 Existing PLC Cubicle Shifted-out/ Migrated Out of Existing 600V Switchboard and Retained*
Existing PLC cubicle (part of existing 600V switchboard), shall be retained and will continue to operate
(long after the Removal of the existing switchboard) in a manner and timing that it will be able support
the temporary switchboard’s 127 undervoltage function. For the re-installation and migration of this
existing PLC, please refer to specific Method Statement for Installation and Migration methodology of
existing PLC DAR/R801/MSRA/00XX and DAR/R801/MST/00XX respectively.
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Figure 5-5-1 GA for Existing PLC Cubicle for Removal

 Complete migration of all the existing 600V switchboards loads to the temporary 600V switchboards:
Complete transfer of power and control functions from existing to temporary switchboard. Refer to
600V switchboard migration methodology DAR/R801/MST/5004 for details of the migration.
Existing 600V switchboard Removal

Proceeding to de-install the existing switchgear by the following steps:
 All the panels bus bar joints are de-coupled and ensure there is no joint in between each panel block.
 The existing panels will be disconnected from the bolts and nuts.
 Using crowbar, the corner of the panel will be raised, and wooden blocks will be placed underneath
it to allow the utilization of the pallet jack. For details step please follow the Method Statement for
Major LV Equipment Delivery to BP12, DAR/R801/MST/5069.
Step-01 Step-02 Step-03
Step-04
Figure 5-6-1Removal Using Crowbar and Pallet Jack

 Clean, pack the equipment and accessories.
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 At the end of the work remove all barricades, signage, tools, and materials from the workplace.
Housekeeping shall be done after completing task activities on working area.
PLC cubicle have already

been shifted/migrated out in
a new location prior to de-
installing
Figure 5-6-2 Existing 600V Switchboard for Removal as Shown in the Plan (BP12)
Preparation Works for New 600V Switchboard Installation

Refer to section 5.1 for preparation works.
In addition, with the cable trench under the switchboards the handling/lifting and positioning of the new
600V switchboard to its place may require additional preparation (use of mobile A-frame, wood logs,
etc) to navigate through the open trench, which shall be discussed with the 3 rd party delivery company
during the delivery and installation of the 22kV switchboards or earlier.
Facilitating Works for New 600V Switchboard Installation

 Installation of 600V AC Guideway ATS Panel
For PDS stations with Guideway Switch Transformer, the incomer to the Guideway Transformer shall
be secured by two redundant feeders from the new 600V switchboard. The two redundant incoming
supplies shall be managed by an Automatic Transfer Switch Panel.
 Installation of New NGRs, NGR502 and NGR501
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The new NGR will be connected to traction transformer secondary star point and subsequently to
earth. An NGR monitoring relay be installed (by the new 600Vac switchboard manufacturer) in their
panel.
 Installation of Auxiliary 230VAC and 110VDC cable containment and cable laying
Cable containment for the Auxiliary 230VAC and 110VDC, to be installed and cables can be pre-laid
before or after installation of new 600V switchboard.
New 600V Switchgear Installation

Refer to section 5.3 for Installation works.
Preparation Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Removal

Refer to section 5.4 for preparation works.
Facilitating Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Removal

 Complete migration of all the temporary 600V switchboards loads to the new 600V switchboards:
Complete transfer of power and control functions from existing to temporary switchboard. Refer to
600V switchboard migration methodology DAR/R801/MST/5004 for full details of the migration.
Temporary 600V Switchboard Removal

Refer to section 5.6 for Removal works.
PICO Inspection
 Check and verify against the approved reference drawing.
 Conduct a visual inspection on all installed cubicles when handling.
Testing and Commissioning

 For Testing and Commissioning, please refer to the ff:
SAT Procedure - 600 Vac Switchgear (DAR/R801/SAT/6009)
SAT Procedure - 600 Vac Temporary Switchgear (DAR/R801/SAT/6025)
SAT Procedure for Hardwire ETS and OTS Tripping Test (DAR/R801/SAT/6032)
Risk and Mitigation Plan

For every task undertaken, a risk revue shall be done, and the necessary mitigation measures
implemented and included in the relevant method statement.
Key hazards should also be noted from the site survey and included in the risk analysis so suitable
mitigation measures can be included. Wherever possible the hazard should be eliminated as a first
response, where this is not possible suitable mitigation should be found reducing the risk to as low as
possible. Where a hazard cannot be mitigated or removed and it is considered as a medium to high risk,
the works should be reviewed, and an alternative plan developed.
If there are any changes during the implementation of the task, either environmental, personnel or other
unforeseen circumstance, a simple risk assessment should be done to ensure no new hazards have been
introduced and suitable action are taken accordingly.
Every member of the team has the right to stop the works if it is considered they are being asked to do
something unsafe.
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Contingency Plan
To avoid any disruption to power supply system while carrying out the replacement works; the following
measures must be complied:
1) Critical spares to be available all the time.
2) Provide adequate spare termination kit and accessories
3) Authorized Personnel (AP), 2 Grade 9 Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) and Testing Engineer and
testing team full time on Site during Migration works
4) Appoint 24 hours on-call personnel to attend to fault
Update Existing As-built Drawings and O&M Manuals

To ensure the local maintainer is fully conversant with the work performed by and to enable rapid
response in case of any issues will update the existing as-built drawings and O&M manuals in
Record Centre accordingly once the work is completed.
Emergency Personnel Contact List

will provide an emergency personnel contact list and flowchart indicating the flow sequences of contact
in case of emergency, including designation and response time. The proposed response time is as per
the following table:
Proposed
Personnel Name Contact Number
Response Time
Table 7-1 - Emergency contact and response time list
During the migration period, the Authorized personnel (AP), Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW), the
testing engineer and Installation Supervisor will be full time on site during the working hours. If any fault
occurs, it will be immediately attended by at least the one of above-mentioned personnel who will decide
whether required any further action.
Above proposed response times are for illustration and based on time to site from any notification,
everyone will respond immediately to call and will be briefed by the Project Manager prior start of
migration.
Tabletop exercise shall be conducted to brief ERT team on their roles and responsibility in the event of
Fire and Explosion.
MOM Reportable incident:
 An employee dies during work or at a workplace because of work.

 Employer, self-employed person, or member of public:
- Dies at a workplace because of works done.
- Is injured because of works done at a workplace and is sent to hospital.
 Dangerous occurrences that are relevant to R801 works:
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- Explosion or fire damage to the structure of any room or place in which persons are at work, or
to any machinery or plant contained therein, and resulting in the complete suspension of
ordinary work in the room or place or stoppage of machinery or plant for not less than 5 hours,
where the explosion or fire is due to the ignition of dust, gas or vapor, or the ignition of celluloid
or substance composed wholly or in part of celluloid.
- Electrical short circuit or failure of electrical machinery, plant, or apparatus, attended by
explosion or fire or causing structural damage thereto, and involving its stoppage or disuse for
not less than 5 hours.
- Explosion or fire affecting any room in which persons are at work and causing complete
suspension of ordinary work therein for not less than 24 hours.
The nearest clinic / designated clinic & address:

ProHealth 24hr Medical Clinic 259 Bukit Panjang Ring Rd (S) 671259
#01-18 (Tel: 6765 2115)
Table 7-2 – Emergency Contact List (R801)
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Fire / Explosion
Observer’s shout
‘Help, Help, Help’
All workers stop

work, shut of all
electrical power/
Safety personnel will equipment, and walk
alert all workers. to the appointed
assembly point
calmly.
PIC to activate First- Alert Person in PIC will perform head

Aider to render First- Charge (PIC) counts at assembly point
aid
and wait for further
instruction.
Inform MD
First-aid assess the
severity of the injury.
Inform
Alert MOM Duty

Alert for SCDF- 995 Alert for Police- 999
Officer- 6317 1111
Conduct
CRSPL will inform Situation under
investigation for the
areas that can control
causes within the
resume work.
affected area.
Figure 7-1 – Emergency Response Flowchart
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Incident occurs
Immediate Supervisor &

Engineer to notify
Project Director (8354 4804) /
WSHO (9191 0604)
Cordon off the area
Assess the
damage
WSHO / Project Director to Render first aid

inform treatment to the injured.
If there is casualty or significant WSHO / PM to assess if

damage, i.e., outbreak of fire, seek injured needs to be sent by
assistance from SCDF and Police ambulance to hospital for
(995/999) further medical treatment.
Arrival of Police/SCDF to
take charge of the situation
and send injured to hospital
via ambulance.
WSHO to investigate the

cause of the incident
followed by implementation
of corrective action(s)
Preliminary report within

24 hours to
Figure 7-2 – Incident/Accident Reporting System
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Emergency Assembly Point

Prior to installation, the emergency point at BPLRT stations will be discussed and defined in
accordance with outside the station with the proper signage.
Construction Interfaces
The construction interface during the operation between the equipment deliveries and other’s activities
are:
Activities Construction Interfaces
Access to delivery and construction activities is based on the

Scheduling
join site survey
Table 9-1 - Construction interface
Typical Risk Assessments

Refer to Appendix A
Appendices
Appendix A Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Procedure

Appendix B Typical Microplanning
Appendix C Tools and Equipment Checklist
Appendix D Safe Management Plan Covid-19 Safe Start
Appendix E GSM Handling & Installation Instructions 600VAC (and 415VAC Switchgear)
Appendix F Existing 600V Switchboard GA
Appendix G GSM Temporary 600V Switchboard GA
Appendix H GSM New 600V Switchboard GA
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Appendix A
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control Procedure
METHOD STATEMENT FOR 600V SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION[INTERNAL REFERENCE: R801-CWD-SWD-PLN-

0004]
REV. REV. A
Appendix A
Appendix B
Typical Microplanning

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REV. REV. A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Tools and Equipment Checklist

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REV. REV. A
Appendix D
Appendix D
Safe Management Plan Covid-19 Safe Start

0004]
REV. REV. A
Appendix E
Appendix E
GSM Handling & Installation Instructions 600VAC (and 415VAC
Switchgear)

0004]
REV. REV. A
Appendix F
Existing 600V Switchboard GA

0004]
REV. REV. A
Appendix G
GSM Temporary 600V Switchboard GA
METHOD STATEMENT FOR 600V SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION

[INTERNAL REFERENCE: R801-CWD-SWD-PLN-0004]
REV. A Appendix H1
Appendix H
GSM New 600V Switchboard GA
METHOD STATEMENT FOR 600V SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION

[INTERNAL REFERENCE: R801-CWD-SWD-PLN-0004]
REV. A Appendix H1

0004]
REV. REV. A
Appendix H2

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Table 1-1 - Abbreviations

Item Document Title Document reference DAR Reference

Safety, Health and Environment

 Hand Tools [8]

Item No. Safety, Health and Environment Arrangements

Table 2-1 - SHE Control Points

Item No. PPE

Table 2-2 - Typical PPE worn during construction activities.

 Developing Risk Assessment (RA),

Replacement of 600V Switchgear

Table 3-1 – Installation & Removal Scope Matrix

Temporary and New 600V Switchboard Installation plus

BP1: 3900(L) x 850(D) x 2100(H) in mm

BP1: 3800(L) x 1000(D) x 2100(H) in mm

Table 3-2 - Mechanical Details

Figure 3-1-1 – 600V Temporary Switchboard (GA) (BP12)

Figure 3-1-2 – 600V Temporary Switchboard Floor Frame (BP12)

Figure 3-1-3 – 600V New Switchboard (GA)

Figure 3-1-4 – 600V New Switchboard (GA)Floor Frame

Figure 3-1-6 – BP12 600V Existing Switchboard Floor frame, for

Installation Team, Equipment & Tools

Site Organization Chart

Materials and Supplies

Installation and Removal Methodology

Preparation/ Facilitating Temporary 600V Existing 600V switchboard

Preparation/ Facilitating New 600V switchboard Temporary 600V

Figure 5-1 Typical Overall Workflow

Figure 5-1-1 BP12 Temporary 600V Switchboard (Sample) Proposed Location

Facilitating Works for Temporary 600V Switchboard Installation

 Decommissioning and Removal of Capacitor Bank (Optional)

 Installation of ITB (Optional)

Figure 5-2-1 (Temporary) Indoor Power Cable Containment and Support

Figure 5-2-2 (Temporary) Indoor Control Cable Containment and Support

Mezzanine 600V Junction

Figure 5-2-3 (Temporary) Outdoor to Mezzanine Power Cable Containment and

Area reserved for JB

Temporary (& New Final) 600V Switchgear Installation

Transportation Alignment and Fastening/fixing-in of

Securing the sections to Degree of protection Auxiliary (Temporary)

Final checks, cleaning,

Figure 5-3-1 Typical Installation Workflow

 Transportation of switchboard vertical sections

 Alignment and levelling of sections to floor

 Fastening/fixing-in of adjacent shipping sections of the switchboard

 Busbar Connection (Between Sections)

 Securing sections to the Floor

 (Temporary) Auxiliary 110VDC and 240VAC power supplies wiring installation.

 Final checks, cleaning, and handover to commissioning

 IMPORTANT: Refer to Vendor’s (GSM) Detailed Handling and Installation Instructions

Preparation Works for Existing 600V Switchboard Removal

Facilitating Works for Existing 600V Switchboard Removal

Figure 5-5-1 GA for Existing PLC Cubicle for Removal

Existing 600V switchboard Removal

Step-01 Step-02 Step-03

Figure 5-6-1Removal Using Crowbar and Pallet Jack

PLC cubicle have already

Preparation Works for New 600V Switchboard Installation

Facilitating Works for New 600V Switchboard Installation