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Western Power, in collaboration with the City of Rockingham, is investigating the feasibility of extending the existing underground power network in the Safety Bay/Shoalwater area, as shown in the map below.
Council will consider whether to proceed with the underground power project once Western Power has provided detailed costings and project scope. Residents will then be consulted on the future of this project.
The previous underground power project in Shoalwater was very well received by residents.
Primary Equipment
Western Power is currently finalising the locations of primary equipment (and other elements of the overall project design). Primary equipment is infrastructure that is essential for the delivery of electricity to consumers, such as transformers and switchgear units. As part of the investigation affected residents will be contacted directly by Western Power.
Where possible, primary equipment will be located in parks, public open spaces, road reserves and verges. Every effort has been made to ensure the chosen locations have the lowest impact on the surrounding area.
Each site will have its own unique installation requirements to comply with Western Power’s technical specifications, Australian Standards, and community safety requirements.
Western Power has worked closely with the City of Rockingham to select suitable sites based on extensive analysis of the network, technical standards, costs, public safety, and heritage, environmental and social impacts.
The proposed primary equipment locations are shown on the following map.
More Information
If you have any questions about the location of primary equipment, please contact us on 9528 0333, or email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au.
Visit the Western Power website to find out more about underground power.
If you wish to contact the City regarding underground power, either email customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au, or call 9528 0333.