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
Collier and Manning State Underground Power progress
The State Underground Power project in the Manning and Collier areas is progressing well with completion on schedule for mid 2022.
2021 Rate Notices and Recycling Centre vouchers coming soon
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.
Collier and Manning State Underground Power Project update
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.
Underground Power - Collier update
Underground power work is underway in the project area known as Collier.
Frequently Asked Questions