Ghanada Palace Power Supply Project
Installation of 11kV cable circuits from Khalifa Port Area to provide power supply to the new Ghanada Palace, covering approximately 12km to energize 23 transformers.
Powering a Royal Residence
ACECO was entrusted with the critical task of establishing a reliable power supply for the prestigious new Ghanada Palace in Abu Dhabi's Central Region. This high-profile project involved laying approximately 12 kilometers of 11kV cable circuits from the Khalifa Port Area to energize 23 transformers serving the palace complex.
Given the importance of the facility and the client's exacting requirements, this project demanded the highest standards of engineering excellence, precision installation, and quality assurance. The power infrastructure needed to be not only reliable but also aesthetically integrated with the architectural significance of the royal residence.
High-Profile Project
Providing power infrastructure for a royal palace demanded exceptional standards and attention to detail.
Extensive Infrastructure
12km of cable circuits and 23 transformers to ensure adequate power capacity for the palace's extensive requirements.
Seamless Integration
Infrastructure designed to integrate harmoniously with the palace architecture and landscaping.
Scope of Work
Comprehensive services provided for this prestigious power infrastructure project.
Comprehensive Power Infrastructure
Our team delivered a wide range of services to ensure reliable power supply to this prestigious facility:
Route Planning & Design
Detailed engineering and route planning for optimal cable pathway considering environmental factors, existing infrastructure, and future maintenance access.
Civil Works
Excavation of approximately 12km of cable trenches, construction of cable chambers, and restoration of surfaces according to stringent palace specifications.
Cable Installation
Supply and installation of 11kV cables, including specialized crossing methods for roadways and existing services, with comprehensive testing protocols.
Transformer Integration
Connection and commissioning of 23 distribution transformers strategically located throughout the palace complex to ensure optimal power distribution.
Testing & Commissioning
Rigorous testing of all installations including cable pressure tests, transformer tests, and comprehensive system commissioning to verify performance.
Technical Specifications
Cable Infrastructure
- •11kV XLPE insulated, armored cables with 240mm² copper conductors
- •Total length: Approximately 12 kilometers
- •Average burial depth: 1.2 meters
- •Cable protection: HDPE ducts with concrete encasement
- •Number of cable joints: Minimized to enhance reliability
Transformer Specifications
- •Number of transformers: 23 units
- •Capacity range: 500kVA to 1500kVA
- •Type: Oil-immersed with ONAN cooling
- •Housing: Custom-designed enclosures matching palace aesthetics
- •Protection: Advanced overload and short-circuit protection
Challenges & Solutions
How our team overcame the unique challenges of this prestigious project.
Aesthetic Integration
Challenge:
All power infrastructure needed to blend seamlessly with the palace's architectural aesthetics while maintaining technical performance.
Solution:
We collaborated with the palace architects to develop custom transformer enclosures and junction boxes that complemented the palace design. All visible elements were carefully designed and positioned to minimize visual impact while maintaining proper technical specifications and access.
Minimal Disruption
Challenge:
Construction and installation work needed to proceed without disrupting ongoing palace construction and landscaping activities.
Solution:
We implemented a phased installation approach with detailed coordination with other contractors. Advanced planning of cable routes allowed us to install infrastructure before landscaping work began in critical areas, while specialized trenchless techniques were used where existing work needed to be preserved.
Security Requirements
Challenge:
The project demanded adherence to stringent security protocols appropriate for a royal residence, limiting workforce access and documentation.
Solution:
We established a specialized security-cleared team with dedicated project management and communication protocols. All documentation was handled according to confidentiality requirements, and staff underwent specific security training and clearance procedures.
Quality Expectations
Challenge:
The palace required exceptional quality standards far exceeding typical infrastructure projects, with zero tolerance for defects.
Solution:
We implemented enhanced quality control procedures including 100% inspection of all components before installation, comprehensive testing at each stage of the project, and third-party verification of critical systems. Only materials exceeding standard specifications were utilized throughout the project.
Results & Client Satisfaction
The significant achievements and benefits delivered through this prestigious project.
Reliability
Zero power interruptions since commissioning, with all systems performing to specification.
Project Delivery
Completed on schedule despite complex coordination with palace construction timeline.
Quality Defects
All installations passed rigorous inspection and testing with no defects identified.
Client Testimonial
"ACECO's exceptional work on the Ghanada Palace power infrastructure demonstrated their capability to deliver projects of the highest standards. Their attention to detail, technical expertise, and ability to integrate with other construction activities set them apart. The power system has functioned flawlessly since commissioning, meeting our stringent requirements for reliability and aesthetics."
— Project Director, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
Long-term Impact
The successful completion of this high-profile project has established ACECO as a preferred contractor for prestigious infrastructure projects requiring exceptional quality standards. The reliable power supply system continues to serve the palace without interruption, and the aesthetic integration of technical infrastructure has been highlighted as an example of excellence in engineering design.
This project also led to the development of specialized techniques for power infrastructure installation in prestigious properties, which ACECO has subsequently applied to other high-profile projects throughout the UAE.
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