- $20 million Scarborough underground power project now complete
- 2,244 homes and businesses in the City of Stirling to benefit
- 493 poles removed and 354 new LED streetlights installed
Perth's expanding underground power network continues to benefit residents and businesses, following the completion of the $20 million Scarborough project in the City of Stirling.
Part of Western Power's underground power program is the Network Renewal Undergrounding Program (NRUPP); the project removed 493 poles and 23 kilometres of overhead cable and installed 354 new streetlights and 53 kilometres of underground cable.
Residents and businesses in the area will now enjoy improved safety and reliability, as well as enhanced streetscapes.
Western Power worked with the City of Stirling to deliver the project, providing underground power to 2,244 residents and businesses that'll reduce maintenance and operational costs.
The project is the fourth of nine undergrounding projects to be completed under theNRUPP.
More than 65 per cent of properties on Western Australia's main electricity grid - the South West Interconnected System - have converted to underground power, with 100,000 properties resulting from the State Underground Power Program.
The cost of undergrounding is shared between Western Power, local governments, and property owners.
As stated by Energy Minister Bill Johnston:
"I'm pleased to see this latest undergrounding work has been completed in Scarborough.
"The investment in underground power by Western Power and local governments provides a multitude of benefits from improved power reliability and better streetscapes to a safer environment with brighter LED streetlights improving visibility.
"Importantly, it's an essential part of preparing the network for electrification and greater integration of renewable energy, helping us to deliver on the Cook Government's goal of net zero by 2050."
Comments attributed to Scarborough MLA Stuart Aubrey:
"I'm thrilled to see the removal of overhead power poles from Scarborough.
"This project highlights the Government's commitment to improving network reliability and reduced operational and maintenance costs for local governments and residents."
