Western Power is proposing to construct a new 330,000 volt (330 kV) transmission line between the existing Eneabba substation and a new substation to be sited at Moonyoonooka (approximately 15km east of Geraldton). More information
The May State Budget included funding to build a transmission line from Perth to Geraldton to meet the growing demand for power in the Mid-West and to provide a connection point for new generation, including wind farms and other renewable and established energy projects. More information
Western Power has engaged consultants to identify any contemporary examples of differential global positioning system (DGPS) degradation or anomalies attributable to the presence of powerlines. The consultants have conducted field trials and reported the findings. View GPS report (PDF 3.2mb - large file)
Western Power has engaged consultants to identify contemporary examples of differential global positioning system (DGPS) degradation or anomalies attributable to the presence of powerlines. The consultants will conduct field trials and report the findings. View EMF emission report (PDF 177kb).
Western Power requested Integral Sustainability to conduct a peer review of the approach and methodologies applied in the Eneabba to Moonyoonooka Transmission Line Corridor selection process. View Sustainability Assessment Peer Review (PDF 340kb)
Following a thorough investigation and consultation process, Western Power has identified a preferred 1km wide corridor for the proposed Eneabba to Moonyoonooka 330 kV transmission line project. More information
| June 2007 | Preferred corridor announced |
| July - September 2007 | Discussion with landowners to determine the most suitable line route within the preferred corridor |
| August 6, 7 & 8 2007 | Information sessions in Moonyoonooka, Mingenew and Eneabba for affected landholders and interested community members |
| September 2007 | Line route confirmed |
| December 2007 | Economic Regulation Authority approval of project announced |
| Mar/Apr 2008 | Flora & Fauna survey reports produced Visual Impact Assessment peport produced |
| May 2008 | Aboriginal Heritage (Ethnographic & Archaeological) survey report produced |
| May 2008 | Refer project to Environmental Protection Authority |
| Late 2008 - early 2009 | Structure location pegging, access vegetation clearing, access gate installation |
| Early 2009 | Preliminary works commence |
| Late 2010 | Construction completed and line connected to electricity network |
* subject to change
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Page update on 3 December 2008
