Balcatta substation
To ensure network security and increase the power reliability within Balcatta and its surrounding suburbs, Western Power is developing a new substation at 163 Balcatta Road, Balcatta, as shown on the below map.
- Balcatta substation map (PDF 179kb)
About substations
The substation receives electricity from transmission lines which are used to carry electricity long distances around the network. The high voltage electricity carried by transmission lines into the substation is then transformed by equipment in the substation to a lower voltage that can be distributed out to our customers.
As people continue to use more electrical devices for their personal lives, more electricity will be required to power them. Devices such as air conditioners, large screen televisions, personal computers and other day to day items which rely on electricity to operate require us to create additional electricity infrastructure to meet the increase in the electricity demand.
The project
On site works are hoped to commence in 2011, once approval from the West Australian Planning Commission is received. Click here to review a copy of our Vegetation Plan for this site (PDF 1.41mb).
Project timeline*
- Site demolition works - late 2010 / early 2011
- Civil and construction works - 2011
- Project completion - 2012
*Subject to change
Contact us
For further information about the works contained in this update, please contact Western Power via:
Phone: 13 10 87 (between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday)
