City of South Perth Generator Maintenance
Client:
City of South Perth
Owner: City of South Perth
Site Location:
City of South Perth Civic Centre
Commenced:
January 2025
Personnel:
Project Supervisor: Thang Ho
Senior Electrician: Jonathan Richards
Special Project Achievements:
Comprehensive generator maintenance program, including testing and inspection to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
Quality Standards Applicable:
AS/NZS 3000:2013
Specific OH&S Requirements:
PPE compliance
Lockout/Tagout procedures
Hazard risk assessments

The City of South Perth relies on a robust and well-maintained power infrastructure to support critical operations at the Civic Centre.
As part of a proactive maintenance strategy, Lightspeed was engaged to conduct comprehensive generator maintenance and performance testing to ensure reliable backup power during unexpected outages or power failures.
Routine maintenance and testing are essential for ensuring the uninterrupted functionality of the generator, especially with the increased operational demands on public facilities. Through detailed inspections and diagnostics, Lightspeed aimed to assess the current state of the generator and ensure it met all relevant operational and safety standards.
With the collaboration of the Civic Centre’s maintenance staff, Lightspeed’s technicians carried out a full suite of tasks, including:
Visual Inspections: Identifying signs of wear, corrosion, and component fatigue.
Oil Change and Checks: Ensuring clean, contaminant-free engine oil for smooth operation.
Pressure Checks: Verifying system pressure levels for optimal engine performance.
Load Test: Simulating full-load conditions to confirm the generator’s ability to handle operational demands.
Power Failure Test: Validating the automatic transfer system for seamless operation during a power outage.
Fail-Safe Checks: Ensuring safety systems function correctly to prevent critical failures.
By conducting these essential maintenance procedures, Lightspeed ensured the generator was fully operational and compliant with safety requirements. The testing provided valuable insights for the City of South Perth to plan future maintenance activities and upgrades as part of its commitment to maintaining resilient infrastructure.
The expertise of Lightspeed in managing complex power systems allowed the project to be completed efficiently, minimising disruptions while optimising generator performance and reliability for future use.