Western Power is currently upgrading the capacity of its zone substation on Curtin Avenue Cottesloe, from 66,000 volts (66kV) to 132, 000 volts (132kV).
The construction of the new masonry wall around the perimeter of the substation and the application of the anti-graffiti coating was completed in January 2008. Preparation for stage one of the transmission line works has begun with foundations for the steel poles along Curtin Avenue laid in April.
Since the last project update, Western Power has revised the timelines for this project.
| January 2008 | Creation of masonry brick wall - Completed Anti-graffiti coating - Completed |
| May 2008 | Foundations for poles - Currently being installed |
| Late May, early June 2008 | Erection of poles |
| Late May 2008 |
Installation of gantries |
| July 2008 | Landscaping works to commence |
| January 2010 | Stage two of the transmission line works Completion of the substation upgrade and removal of the redundant section of 132kV line |
| March 2010 | Completion of landscaping works |
For more information, please contact Ben Schneider on 08 9326 6378.
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Page update on 7 May 2008
