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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Kensington Project Area

Detailed information about the Kensington Network Renewal Underground Program Pilot which commenced in 2025.

South Perth and Hurlingham Project Area

Detailed information about the work completed on the South Perth and Hurlingham project areas, including the RUP process.

Manning Project Area

Further information about the completion of the Manning Underground Power Project, including the SUPP arrangement.

Collier Project Area

Further information about the completion of the Collier Underground Power Project, including the SUPP arrangement.

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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.