Underground Power
The City’s vision is to have all its overhead powerlines moved underground. We are well underway to achieving this
goal, with most areas already connected to underground power and works in progress across the remaining suburbs.
The Collier and Manning project areas were completed in 2022 as
part of Round Six of the State Underground Power Program (SUPP).
Works in the South Perth and Hurlingham areas project areas were completed in September 2025 through the Retrospective Undergrounding Project (RUP), which was delivered in partnership between Western Power and the City.
The Kensington and Waterford Triangle is the final area of the City to be undergrounded. Works began in November 2025 as part of the Network Renewal Underground Program Pilot (NRUPP), with completion expected by mid-2027.
Once complete, the City will reach the exciting milestone of full underground power coverage, with community benefits including improved streetscapes and street lighting, enhanced reliability and reduced impacts on the tree canopy.
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News Listings
Underground power information session - Kensington Project Area
On Wednesday 23 July 2025, the City and Western Power will host a community information session at John McGrath Hall about the upcoming underground power project in the Kensington area.
Underground power update - Kensington
Western Power has provided an update on the estimated completion date for the Kensington underground power project.
Underground power update for South Perth and Hurlingham
Western Power has provided an update on the estimated completion date for the South Perth and Hurlingham underground power project.
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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.
