Underground Power
Consultation has concluded
The City of Nedlands continues to progress the underground power across the City.
The final projects comprise of:
Western Power have awarded the contract to Alliance Power & Data Pty Ltd (APD) for the design works of the remaining three projects. This work is expected to be completed by late 2021.
How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?
- If you are not already a registered Your Voice user, click "Register to get involved" tab on the right hand side of this page.
- Check out the Document Library for maps of the project areas and other information.
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions.
Stay up to date with the project via our 'Updates' tab below.
For further information about Underground Power, visit Western Power's dedicated Underground Power website.
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Carrington Street: redundant power lines being removed
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Cable Layers Australia will be undertaking works on Carrington Street on Sunday 18 November to remove redundant power lines as part of the Hollywood West underground power project.
The west bound lane heading towards Loch Street (between Weld and Ord Street) will be closed from 7.30am to 1pm to ensure the power lines are removed safely.
Traffic management will be in place during this time to enable motorists and pedestrians to pass safely. Full access will be available to the side streets during this time.
Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
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When will the remaining sections of the City receive underground power?
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Residents have been asking when will the City be placing underground power in the remainder of the City.
The City is planning to complete the balance of the undergrounding of the remaining aerial power systems as part of the ten year financial plan. Consequently, it is anticipated that the works will be completed during the next decade, however the exact timing for each area has yet to be determined.
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Nedlands (West Hollywood) Underground Power Project Progressing
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The underground power project is progressing to schedule. A summary of the current status follows:
- Completion of Loftus Street cable jointing – testing in preparation of commissioning for house changeovers.
- Napier Street completion of drilling both sides of the road.
- Transformer installation on Government Road complete.
The proposed dates for construction and status of completion for each of the zones are as follows:Zone
Start Date
Finish Date
Zone 1
30 April 2018
completed
Zone 2
11 July 2018
15 October 2018
Zone 3
2 October 2018
21 January 2019
