Over the past five years, the demand for electricity has increased at more than 10% per annum - an increase which expected to continue.
To help keep up with growth in the areas of Belmont, Kewdale, Welshpool, Riverdale and the Perth CBD, Western Power has built a new 132 kV transmission line along Sheffield Road, Banksia Road, Dowd Street, Kewdale Road, Miles Road, Leach Highway and Jeffrey Street in the suburbs of Welshpool and Kewdale.
Additionally, Cannington's transmission line network was reinforced by adjusting the routes of the 132 kV transmission lines between the Cannington terminal substation and other zone substations at Welshpool, Belmont and Rivervale.
To allow for the construction of the line along Dowd Street, a number of trees were removed or selectively pruned. After receiving approval and support from the City of Canning for these works, Western Power then contributed over $250,000 to cover the cost of re-landscaping Dowd Street.
Western Power's strong commitment to protecting the environment ensures that the planning, design and construction of all of its assets is in strict accordance with Commonwealth and State environmental legislation.
Stage 1 - Completed 2008
Stage 2 - Completed 2008
Stage 3 - Last 2009
Stage 4 - End 2009
Western Power will ensure that occupants affected by the transmission line works are kept well informed about expected in service dates for the newly built lines.
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Mid 2008 |
Section 1 (Sheffield Rd) |
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Late 2008 |
Section 2 (Banksia Rd, Dowd St, Kewdale Rd, Miles Rd, Leach Hwy and Jeffrey St) |
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End 2009 |
Project in service |
* subject to change
For more information, please contact Jayson Haydock on 08 9326 6074.
Page last updated 14/4/2009
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Page update on 28 April 2009
