Frequently Asked Questions
Relocation and Partial undergrounding Transmission Line at Bennett Avenue, North Coogee
Who can I contact for further information about the work?
For more information about this work, please contact Western Power.
How will the site be secured?
Perimeter fencing will be installed on all site boundaries. All equipment and materials will be secured within a site compound by the Contractor.
Will there be any power outages?
No power outages are planned during this work. In the unlikely event of an unforeseen outage, power restoration will occur once the fault has been repaired.
Will traffic be impacted?
The appointed contractor has prepared a detailed Traffic Management Plan, which requires a reduction in speeds in the area.
Alternative routes to the area are available if you wish to avoid the site works. Access points and adjacent roads will be swept and maintained by the Contractor to ensure safe public road conditions are preserved.
I am a local resident; will the works impact me?
Western Power will attempt to minimise the impact to local residents and businesses wherever possible; however, you may notice some temporary traffic management along Bennett Avenue and Robb Road, and an increase in noise, vehicles, and activity. Perimeter fencing will also be installed on all site boundaries.
I am a local resident, will I be without power?
There is no planned outage associated with this work. In the unlikely event of an unforeseen outage, Western Power will restore power as soon as possible.
Who will be undertaking the work?
DevelopmentWA has executed a contract with Western Power to complete the infrastructure works. All works are being directly managed by Western Power.
When will the works take place?
The majority of the work is already complete. The final stage to energise the underground powerline and remove the overhead conductor and wood poles will take place from Tuesday 29 October to Monday 11 November 2024.
Most of the work will be carried out between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Saturday. Some work on Sunday between 9am and 7pm is also required. The timing of these weekend works will ensure we can complete the work safely and as quickly as possible, and coordinate activities required by crews working on the underground and overhead network.
Loud machinery may include cranes and elevated work platforms from 10 am on weekends and between 7 am and 4 pm on weekdays. Works outside of these times will be restricted to hand tools and power tools inside a tent.
