Kensington Project Area
Background
Underground power is coming to the Kensington and Waterford
Triangle areas through the Network Renewal Undergrounding Program
Pilot (NRUPP) Tranche 2, bringing the last sections of the City’s power connections
underground. The NRUPP replaces overhead power lines with underground power
infrastructure in areas selected by Western Power. The Program is carried out
by Western Power in partnership with local government and is expected to commence in the
final quarter of 2025.
What you can expect
Property owners will be required to contribute to this upgrade and these costs will be outlined in your 2025/26 Rates Notice. Various payment options will be available. Residents will receive more information as the project progresses.
Community information session
Before construction begins and at the key stages of the project, Western Power’s appointed contractor will notify residents of the planned works.
Benefits of underground power
Underground power delivers a host of benefits which will enhance your neighbourhood. Some of the key benefits include:
- Improved network safety and reliability
- Improved streetscapes and visual amenity
- Enhanced streetscapes with increased growth
- Potential for increase in property values
- Reduced vegetation trimming and maintenance costs
- Brighter, more reliable LED streetlighting
Keeping you informed
We will provide further updates on this page as the project progresses.
News Listings
Underground power to the people in Manning
The Manning Underground Power Project is officially complete, with removal of the last power pole at the corner of Marsh Avenue and Henning Crescent.
Underground Power - Community Information Session, Wednesday 25 May 2022
Property owners in the South Perth and Hurlingham area will be able to find out more about the City's next underground power project at a Community Information Session on Wednesday 25 May 2022.
Underground Power update
Underground power is one step closer in the South Perth and Hurlingham project areas.
State Underground Power works over Christmas
The Western Power State Underground Power Project (SUPP) contractor Genus will stop work on site for the Christmas break from Tuesday 21 December 2021 until Wednesday 5 January 2022.
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