UXC Limited (UXC) is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with Powercor Network Services (PNS) for the inaugural roll-out of smart meters in Victoria. UXC is one of two service providers to install more than 1.1 million meters plus associated communications and ancillary equipment, with an estimated contract value of up to $80m. The installation works will be performed across the CitiPower and Powercor electricity networks in inner Melbourne and western Victoria. Powercor Network Services provides technical, logistical, direct procurement and field support services to CitiPower Pty and Powercor Australia Ltd. CitiPower and Powercor are electricity Distribution Businesses supplying power to more than two thirds of the state of Victoria.
Powercor Network Services will replace more than 1.1 million meters with smart meters between Quarter 4 2009 and 31 December 2013. Approximately 31% of these meters are in the CitiPower network and 69% are in the Powercor network. Under the agreement, UXC will provide Planning and workforce scheduling; Installation of AMI Meters; Installation of Communications Technology; Interaction and liaison with CitiPower and Powercor customers; and Communication and reporting activities associated with the AMI roll out.
UXC Executive Chairman Geoff Lord commented “We have been active in the planning stages of innovative rollout of smart meters some time now, and it is pleasing to see our expertise and commitment recognized by PNS so as to assist them with this historic initiative. Our work on this roll-out with PNS is an important plank in our continued leadership in the metering industry.”
