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

June 2011
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Underground Power

Media Response 15 June 2011

Media enquiry regarding underground power and the removal of overhead powerlines.

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December 2010
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Underground Power for Salter Point

Media Response 23 December 2010

Media enquiry regarding Salter Point will be receiving underground power as part of Round Five of the State Underground Power Program.

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September 2009
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Underground Power Project Completion - Como

Media Release 2 September 2009

The City together with Western Power this morning announced the completion of the Underground Power Project (UPP) in east Como.

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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.

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