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

May 2008
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Underground Power and Kensington

Media Response 30 May 2008

Media enquiry regarding the commitment of Western Power and the State Government in relation to underground power in Kensington and surrounding area.

Underground Power
December 2007
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Underground Power Moves Ahead

Media Release 5 December 2007

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.

Underground Power
April 2007
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Underground Power

Media Response 18 April 2007

Media enquiry regarding round three of the State Government's Underground Power Project.

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