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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News Listings
Underground Power Project Completion - Como
The City together with Western Power this morning announced the completion of the Underground Power Project (UPP) in east Como.
Underground Power and Kensington
Media enquiry regarding the commitment of Western Power and the State Government in relation to underground power in Kensington and surrounding area.
Underground Power Moves Ahead
At the November Ordinary Council Meeting the City of South Perth Council moved to accept the estimate of costs prepared for the State Undergrounding of Powerlines Project (SUPP) Como East project, meaning that work on the project can now progress.
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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.
