Rivervale to Cannington transmission line
Western Power is currently finalising works to upgrade the 132,000 volt (132 kV) transmission line in Lathlain, Carlisle, Welshpool and Queens Park.
Project overview
To meet the growing demand for electricity, Western Power is upgrading the transmission line in Lathlain, Carlisle, Welshpool and Queens Park. This upgrade will increase the capacity of the electricity network and will improve the reliability of power supply in your area.
Project update
- Issue 1, November 2007 - Includes location map (PDF 176kb)
Project elements
Elements of the project include:
- Installation of nine steel poles;
- The replacement of old timber poles with new timber poles; and
- Stringing of new power and earthing wires on poles.
Project background
Transmission lines transport high voltage electricity from generation stations to substations, where power is reduced to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses.
In preparation for the transmission line upgrade, Western Power has carried out work on the distribution line that traverses along a section of the transmission line route.
Construction and installation of the transmission line has been completed and was energized in December 2007.
Works to finalise the project are expected to be completed mid 2009.
Proposed timeline*
|
August 2007 |
Installation of nine steel poles |
|
August – October 2007 |
Replacement of timber poles |
|
October 2007 |
Development and environmental approvals |
|
July 2009 |
Project completed |
* subject to change
Contact us
For more information please contact Project Officer Ben Schneider on 9326 6378.
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