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

On Wednesday 23 July 2025, we will host an information session for the community at John McGrath Hall, 97 Hensman Street, South Perth, in partnership with Western Power. You can drop in any time between 3 and 6.30pm to speak to experts from Western Power and City staff who will be available to answer any questions and discuss the project in further detail.

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

November 2021
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Collier and Manning State Underground Power progress

News Update 23 November 2021

The State Underground Power project in the Manning and Collier areas is progressing well with completion on schedule for mid 2022.

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July 2021
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2021 Rate Notices and Recycling Centre vouchers coming soon

News Update 28 July 2021

2021/22 rates notices will be posted next week. Recycling Centre vouchers will be enclosed in the envelope along with important information about the budget and underground power for property owners in Manning and Collier.

Underground Power
June 2021
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Collier and Manning State Underground Power Project update

News Update 29 June 2021

The 2021 rate notice for property owners in the Collier and Manning project areas will include the underground power connection fee and a network charge.

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May 2021
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Underground Power - Collier update

News Update 21 May 2021

Underground power work is underway in the project area known as Collier.

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