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.
No projects are currently open for submissions.
Projects closed for submission
Western Power proposes to install the Padbury-Wangara 132kV Transmission Cable Route to support the Clean Energy Link North (CEL-N) transmission network within the north metropolitan area. The project involves the installation of a 132 kilovolt (kV) underground transmission cable from Padbury Substation to Wangara Substation. Clearing under CPS 1918/11 has been approved for vegetation clearing required at Padbury and Wangara Substations. Western Power has determined that additional clearing of up to 0.15 ha is required for the Mitchell Freeway crossing area of the cable route along Whitfords Avenue.
Cumulative clearing impacts for all clearing activities for this project have been considered by Western Power and minimised where possible.
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Closing date for submissions
5th August 2026
Western Power is undertaking necessary upgrades to the power network to overcome imminent capacity shortfall. Vegetation clearing around the existing substation infrastructure will be required to facilitate the expansion and installation of a new transformer in Yanchep Substation. Up to 0.15ha of native vegetation will be cleared to facilitate this.
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Closing date for submissions
23 July 2026
The submissions period for the Pinjar Terminal Clearing Permit 1918/11 was open from 8th October 2025 until 29th October 2025. The submissions period is now closed. The below table provides a summary of the stakeholder submissions received.
| Stakeholder Name | Invited to make submissions? | Date of Submission | Summary of Submission | 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 |
| Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Drainage and Waterways Branch | Not required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Conservation Council of WA | Not required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| City of Wanneroo (Local Government where the clearing is proposed) | Yes | No submission received | Noted | |
| Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions | Yes | 4 November 2025 |
No objections raised although concerns and requests raised;
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Avoidance measures will be in place including drone stringing methodology employed through Bush Forever sites and minimising clearing to previously disturbed areas where possible. |
| Any other party that may have an interest: DPLH (Bush Forever) |
Yes | No submission received | N/A | N/A |
Submission period: 15/12/2025 to 05/01/2026
Number of submissions: 0
Submission period: 20/11/25 to 11/12/25
Number of submissions: 0
Submission period: 27/10/25 - 17/11/25
Number of submissions: 0
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: 29/07/25 to 20/08/25
Number of submissions: 2
| Stakeholder name | Invited to make submissions? | Date of submission | Summary of submission | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Joondalup | Yes | 15 August 2025 | Acknowledge Western Power advice that the proposed clearing of native vegetation is unlikely to have a significant impact on a Matter of National Environmental Significance. Noted the specifics of clearing within the application and measures to minimise the area of clearing via installation methods, route alignment and use of previously cleared areas. Recommended that the Vegetation Management Plan includes revegetation of native species to offset the clearing of native vegetation. |
Western Power notes the City of Joondalup’s recommendation to include revegetation to offset the clearing of native vegetation. While no revegetation is planned along this route due to the requirement to keep areas cleared for permanent infrastructure, the project is supported by a financial offset to the State Offset Fund and revegetation of temporary cleared areas across the wider Clean Energy Link – North Program. Western Power will continue to review the construction methodology to identify further opportunities to minimise the footprint required for cable installation, along with ongoing consultation with the City of Joondalup planning team regarding the final alignment and coordination of upcoming works by both agencies. |
| Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions | Yes | 12 August 2025 |
Noted the project specific Vegetation Management Plan to manage impacts during installation. |
Continue to review the construction methodology to identify further opportunities to minimise the footprint required for cable installation, along with ongoing consultation with DBCA and the submission for works under DBCA’s Disturbance Approval System. |
No other submissions were received from invited parties or via the public submission period.
Submission period: 20/05/25 to 09/06/25
Number of submissions: 2