Kensington Project Area

Map of the Kensington underground power area

Western Power is currently finalising the detailed design for undergrounding powerlines in the Kensington project area.

This is expected to be completed by May 2024. Following this, a report will be presented to Council to endorse the project and subsequent charges.

The City will provide further updates on this page as the project progresses.

News Listings

July 2018
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Underground power visual inspections

News Update 16 July 2018

As part of the preliminary design works, consultants will be in the areas of Collier and Manning from Monday 16 July.

Underground Power
February 2017
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Three underground power projects for the City of South Perth

Media Release 20 February 2017

Three nominated areas within the City of South Perth will have their overhead powerlines placed underground.

Underground Power
September 2014
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State Underground Power Program

Media Response 2 September 2014

Media enquiry regarding underground power in the City of South Perth.

Underground Power
August 2012
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State Underground Power Project

Media Response 16 August 2012

Media enquiry regarding areas of South Perth that currently have or are in the process of having Underground Power installed, and those areas that are not.

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