Manning Project Area

Manning Zone Map
Manning project Start Date  Estimated Completion
Zone 1July/August 2021End of 2021
Zone 2July/August 2021Early 2022
Zone 3End of 2021Mid 2022
Project Completion Mid 2022

The Manning Underground Power Project was completed in September 2022. Works in the area were staged in three zones (see map above) and proceeded in sequence by zone to minimise the impact on residents and enable the efficient reinstatement of verges.

The project was assessed and approved for implementation in 2017 within Round Six of the State Underground Power Program (SUPP), which had the objective to replace overhead power lines with underground power infrastructure. For more information about the SUPP and the process undertaken throughout the Manning project, please refer to the below documents and links.

State Underground Power Program FAQs

Underground Power Brochure - Manning

Western Power Underground Power website

 

Who to contact

For other project enquiries please visit the Western Power website or call them on 13 10 87.

News Listings

September 2025
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South Perth-Hurlingham underground power project completed

News Update 19 September 2025

The South Perth-Hurlingham underground power project is now complete, delivering underground power to 1,575 homes and businesses across the area.

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July 2025
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Underground power information session - Kensington Project Area

News Update 15 July 2025

On Wednesday 23 July 2025, the City and Western Power will host a community information session at John McGrath Hall about the upcoming underground power project in the Kensington area.

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April 2025
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Underground power update - Kensington

News Update 10 April 2025

Western Power has provided an update on the estimated completion date for the Kensington underground power project.

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Underground power update for South Perth and Hurlingham

News Update 10 April 2025

Western Power has provided an update on the estimated completion date for the South Perth and Hurlingham underground power project.

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December 2024

South Perth and Hurlingham underground power update

News Update 18 December 2024

The underground power project in the South Perth and Hurlingham areas is now scheduled for completion in June 2025.

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Underground power update for Kensington

News Update 18 December 2024

Underground power is one step closer for the Kensington area, with Western Power finalising the design and issuing the project for tender.

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September 2024

South Perth and Hurlingham underground power progress

News Update 11 September 2024

The underground power project in the South Perth and Hurlingham areas is progressing well with completion scheduled for December.

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An update on underground power for Kensington

News Update 11 September 2024

Western Power is currently finalising the construction feasibility review and draft funding agreement for underground of power in the Kensington project area.

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June 2023

An update on underground power

News Update 1 June 2023

Underground power delivers a host of benefits such as improved reliability and supply enhanced streetscapes and visual amenity.

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Project Cost FAQs

When will I have to pay for Underground Power How much will my underground power charge be? Can I pay in instalments? What pensioner and senior rebates are available? Why is the cost for my suburb different to other suburbs? What if I can’t afford to pay the underground power cost when I receive it? Why should I have to contribute to the replacement of Western Power infrastructure? What if I have already paid for underground power for another property?