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Gosnells substation

Communications monopole

Western Power has installed a communications monopole at the Gosnells zone substation, which is located on the corner of Walter and Crandon streets (PDF 258kb). The monopole provides an essential communication link between the Gosnells and Southern River substations and ensures the quality and reliability of power in the area.

Fence improvement

To improve the security of the substation and to reduce noise a combination of palisade fence and solid wall will replace the existing fence. Before construction of the palisade fence can commence, a temporary security fence must first be installed beyond the perimeter of the property boundary. Some vegetation clearing will be carried out before the temprary fence can be constructed.

Managing the visual impact

As part of our ongoing strategy to engage with the community, Western Power will be undertaking significant improvement work at our Gosnells substation to reduce the impact of the substation on the local community.

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Facts at a glance

  • Western Power is upgrading communications at the Gosnells zone substation.
  • Western Power will install a communications monopole in accordance with Western Australia Planning Commission conditions.
  • The communications monopole is a vital piece of infrastructure that will provide a communications link between the Gosnells and the Southern River substation.
  • This upgrade will improve security of electricity supply to Gosnells and help to meet growing demand for power in the area.
  • Following the upgrade landscaping and vegetation screening will be undertaken in consultation with the City of Gosnells.
  • The monopole has been approved for Western Power's use only.
  • The services provided by the pole cannot be provided via a landline.  An underground cable option was considered but the extra cost of $654,000 was not viable.

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For more information, please contact:

  • Project Officer
    Scott Varvell
    T: 08 9326 4517
    F: 08 9225 2078
    M: 0417 903 623

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Page update on 1 September 2008