Environmental management
We have a Statewide Clearing Permit (CPS 1918) that is used to manage the network. This includes works to meet the needs of the community by building, maintaining and operating an electricity network across the South West Interconnected Network. The following projects are open for public submissions due to their potential environmental impact.
Projects open for submission
Western Power is undertaking augmentation of the transmission lines and decommissioning a section of line in and around the Cataby Zone Substation, enabling the connection of more wind and solar generation. The project is strengthening the backbone of the network for cleaner reliable and affordable energy system for all. To enable the works, up to 0.80 ha of vegetation clearing is required to provide access, and a safe working area, for work crews and equipment to remove existing poles and string conductors. Wherever and whenever possible we proactively work to minimise clearing and any potential impacts to natural habitat across the SWIS.
Closing date for submissions: 17/11/25
Supporting information
Cataby Substation Lines Augmentation and Access - Vegetation Clearing Assessment Report
Western Power is upgrading the Kondinin Substation in order to meet the required energy supply for Synergy’s King Rocks Windfarm. As part of this upgrade a new transformer is required on the west side of the substation. The proposed clearing of up to 0.18 ha of native vegetation is required for crane access and bushfire protection for the new transformer.
Closing date for submissions: 11/12/25
Supporting information
Projects closed for submission
Submission period: 19/09/25 to 10/10/25
Number of submissions: 0
Submission period: 19/09/25 to 10/10/25
Number of submissions: 1
Submission period: 26/08/25 to 16/09/25
Number of submissions: 2
| Stakeholder name | Invited to make submissions? | Date of submission | Summary of submission | Date of response | Summary of response | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Commissioner of Soil and Land Conservation within Department of Primary Industries and Regional Department (DPIRD) | Not required | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Shire of Dandaragan (Local Government where clearing will occur) | Yes | 27 August 2025 | Supportive of project overall. Raised concerns included impact on Banksia Woodland and fauna habitats. The Shire requested advice on Western Power avoidance and minimisation strategies where practicable and implementation of strong management measures. | 1 September 2025 | Acknowledgement of communication of concerns. Western Power provided summary of mitigation and avoidance measures and commitment to responsible measures for vegetation clearing impacts and compliance with all Clearing Permit conditions. | Noted |
| Illuka Resources Limited (Owner of land) | Yes | 4 September 2025 | No objections raised and provided confirmation that there is no infrastructure or additional environmental implications related to their land. | 21 October 2025 | Acknowledgement of response, noting no issues to address. | Noted |
| Any other party that may have an interest | Not required | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Submission period: 20/05/25 to 09/06/25
Number of submissions: 2
Submission period: 29/07/25 to 20/08/25
Number of submissions: 2