Western Power can install an underground point of supply that will allow you to convert your overhead service cable (the line from the power pole in the street to your house) to an underground pole to pillar connection.
You may wish to check whether your suburb or area has been included in the Underground Power Program. This is when whole suburbs are converted to underground power.
Or you and your neighbours may wish to form a neighbourhood collective to start an undergrounding project in your street or area.
A pole to pillar connection consists of an underground cable from the pole in the street to a pillar just inside the front boundary of your property. They:
Pole to pillar connections are compulsory for all new connections in an overhead area. For example, if you are demolishing and rebuilding, building on a vacant lot, subdividing the property or upgrading your supply.
One pillar is normally shared between two properties unless there is more than one dwelling on the property.
A fixed charge 'pole to pillar' rate of $681 may apply if there is a suitable power supply available, and certain other conditions are met. You may be required to contribute towards the cost if:
To find out if any of these factors will affect the cost, call 13 10 87.
Any questions? Call 13 10 87 or make an online enquiry.
Page update on 9 February 2010
