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Wembley Downs substation

As part of its commitment to improve the quality and reliability of power and to cater for the future power needs in your area, Western Power is upgrading the Wembley Downs zone substation on Empire Avenue, Wembley Downs.

The project

The proposed upgrade to the Wembley Downs zone substation on Empire Avenue will improve the quality and reliability of power and meet the growing need for power in the Wembley Downs area.

The three existing 66kV / 6.6kV transformers will be replaced with two 66kV / 11kV transformers and a new building will be constructed to house some of the substation equipment. The new equipment will be assembled, constructed and installed within Western Power’s existing property.

To maintain public safety and the security of the substation a three-meter high chain mesh security fence has been constructed on the northern boundary of the property. A razor wire topping will be added shortly after for additional security and public safety.

Project update

Proposed timeline*

June - July 2008 Landscaping and revegetation works
August 2008 Construction of switchroom commences
End of August 2008 Installation of electrical infrastructure
End December 2008 Transformer is brought into service and stage one is complete
January 2009 - December 2009 Undertaking of stage two

 * subject to change

Location

Wembley Downs Substation location

Contact us

If you have further questions about this project please contact Jason Haydock on (08) 9326 6074.

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Page update on 23 June 2008