Easements

Western Power's electricity network covers more than 322,000 square kilometres. The size of the network and the remote location of many of the State's power stations and customers means that high voltage transmission lines and structures are frequently located on or near private property, particularly in rural and remote areas.

An easement is the land that surrounds the route of a transmission line. It provides a 'right of way', allowing Western Power workers to access and maintain electrical infrastructure on private property.

There are a number of safety considerations and restrictions relating to the use of easements including:

• building houses or other structures
• excavating or altering the ground level
• erecting fences higher than two metres
• attaching anything to a transmission tower
• stock piling or storing any materials or garbage
• planting or cultivating trees or shrubs that impinge on clearance zones
• installing and using irrigation equipment
• burning off

Extreme care must also be taken when working near transmission lines and structures.

If you have questions relating to easements on your property or if you intend to do any work or development within an easement area, including alterations to existing structures, please contact Western Power on 08 9326 6554 before starting work.

Disclaimer

While care is taken in the preparation of this material, it is not comprehensive. Western Power cannot foresee every issue that may arise or guarantee that every factor arising in your personal circumstances is addressed.