In order to meet the growing demand for electricity in the Northampton and Kalbarri areas, Western Power is proposing to construct a 132, 000 volt (132kV) transmission line between Chapman substation and a proposed substation in Northampton.
Western Power's overall aim for this project is to select a transmission line corridor that will be accepted by the local community, Western Power and other stakeholders as the best overall social, environmental, technical and economic option available.
Although the substation sites are known, the location of the transmission line between the two points is yet to be determined.
The submission period for the proposed Chapman-Northampton transmission line reinforcement is now open.
Increased power capacity is required to ensure reliability of the power supply to the Northampton region. Western Power encourages feedback, particularly from parties who are considering connecting into the electricity network.
Industry is invited to make submissions regarding alternative options to the proposed network upgrade. Options that Western Power has considered are included in the Invitation for Submissions document.
For enquiries or to request a hard copy of the Invitation for Submission document, please contact:
Shelley Samata
T: (08) 9326 6315
F: (08) 9218 5167
E: npdsubmissions@westernpower.com.au
Submissions must be received by Friday 12 September 2008 and will be part of Western Power's project submission to the Economic Regulatory Authority.
List of references:
Corridor option announcedThe Grey Corridor has been selected as the preferred transmission line route. View Corridor position paper
Western Power and independent consultants Strategen conducted a series of community workshops in Spalding and Northampton in mid-October 2007.
| January 2008 | Preferred corridor announced |
| 18 and 19 February 2008 | Community information sessions |
| January 2008 to March 2008 | Line route selection stage |
| Early 2009 | Environmental and economic approvals |
| 2009 to 2010 | Construction period |
* subject to change
The potential transmission line corridor will run through both residential areas (along roadways) and farming land. Western Power is committed to minimising the impact of the line upon affected landowners.
For more information on this project, please contact Project Officer Brian Logan on (08) 9921 0310.
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Page update on 25 August 2008
