Underground Power

The City’s vision is to have overhead power lines placed underground throughout the entire City and we are well underway to achieving this goal with works on three Round Six project areas having commenced. 

The State Underground Power Program (SUPP) replaces overhead power lines with underground power infrastructure. The Program is a partnership between the State Government, Western Power and local government and is administered by Energy Policy WA (formerly known as the Public Utilities Office). 

In January 2017, it was announced that funding had been secured for three more City of South Perth projects - Manning, Collier and South Perth. 

The City will monitor future funding rounds of the SUPP with a view to nominate other areas within the City for the program including Kensington.

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September 2024
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An update on underground power for Kensington

News Update 11 September 2024

Western Power is currently finalising the construction feasibility review and draft funding agreement for underground of power in the Kensington project area.

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June 2023

An update on underground power

News Update 1 June 2023

Underground power delivers a host of benefits such as improved reliability and supply enhanced streetscapes and visual amenity.

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September 2022

Underground power to the people in Manning

News Update 30 September 2022

The Manning Underground Power Project is officially complete, with removal of the last power pole at the corner of Marsh Avenue and Henning Crescent.

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For questions related to the timing of the projects, site reinstatement or construction related activities, please contact Western Power at undergroundpower@westernpower.com.au

More information and frequently asked questions are available on the Western Power website

For information about the State Underground Power Program in general, visit the Public Utilities Office website.