Joondanna zone substation
In response to rapid redevelopment of the Osborne Park industrial area, Western Power is currently planning the construction of a new 132 kV zone substation on the corner of Albert Street and Roberts Road in Osborne Park. This new substation will enable Western Power to continue providing safe, reliable and efficient power supply to the areas of Osborne Park, Tuart Hill and Joondanna.
Project Update
Due to network investigation, this project is hold until further notice.
Construction of the new Joondanna zone substation will take place in three stages:
Stage One: Removal of existing unused site premises
In order to start works on the new substation site, the existing unused premises must first be removed - note that analysis of these unused premises has identified the existence of asbestos materials.
To ensure the safe and thorough removal of asbestos materials on the site, Western Power has engaged the services of Parsons Brinckerhoff; industry experts with accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), who will monitor the works to guarantee they are carried out in accordance with Western Australia's Work Safe regulations, and the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Code of Practice and Australian Standards.
Works are expected to take place around mid 2009, with further information updates to be provided soon.
Stage Two: Building & connecting the new Substation
Works for the new 132 kV substation will involve; construction of two new buildings for housing equipment, the installation of a new transformer, plus the installation of other electrical equipment for use by the new substation.
The new substation will then be connected to the existing transmission network via underground power cables buried along Gordon Road East, Albert Street and McDonald Street; with two new transition poles being installed to connect the new cables back up to the existing overhead transmission power lines. Further works in the area will include;
- upgrading some existing poles,
- installing new poles,
- adding stay-wires to secure some wooden poles, and
- relocating some of the existing over head distribution power lines to run underground.
Stage Three: Visual impact management & reinstatement works
Once the underground cable has been installed, the overhead section of the transmission line and all redundant poles between the two transition poles will be removed.
To ensure public safety and security of the substation, a 3.5m high concrete wall surrounding the perimeter of the site will be constructed, and finished with an anti-graffiti coating.
Reinstatement works of any flora, curbing or road impacts that may occur as a result of the Western Power works will also be finalised during this period.
Location
- View map (PDF 232kb)
Project timeline
Due to network investigation, this project is hold until further notice.
Key facts
- Project fact sheet (PDF 212kb)
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)
Email: enquiries@westernpower.com.au
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