In response to rapid redevelopment of the Osborne Park industrial area, Western Power is currently planning the construction of a new 132 kV zone substation on the corner of Albert Street and Roberts Road in Osborne Park. This new substation will enable Western Power to continue providing safe, reliable and efficient power supply to the areas of Osborne Park, Tuart Hill and Joondanna.
Construction of the new Joondanna zone substation will take place in three stages:
Stage One: Removal of existing unused site premises
In order to start works on the new substation site, the existing unused premises must first be removed - note that analysis of these unused premises has identified the existence of asbestos materials.
To ensure the safe and thorough removal of asbestos materials on the site, Western Power has engaged the services of Parsons Brinckerhoff; industry experts with accreditation from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), who will monitor the works to guarantee they are carried out in accordance with Western Australia's Work Safe regulations, and the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Code of Practice and Australian Standards.
Works are expected to take place around mid 2009, with further information updates to be provided soon.
Stage Two: Building & connecting the new Substation
Works for the new 132 kV substation will involve; construction of two new buildings for housing equipment, the installation of a new transformer, plus the installation of other electrical equipment for use by the new substation.
The new substation will then be connected to the existing transmission network via underground power cables buried along Gordon Road East, Albert Street and McDonald Street; with two new transition poles being installed to connect the new cables back up to the existing overhead transmission power lines. Further works in the area will include;
Stage Three: Visual impact management & reinstatement works
Once the underground cable has been installed, the overhead section of the transmission line and all redundant poles between the two transition poles will be removed.
To ensure public safety and security of the substation, a 3.5m high concrete wall surrounding the perimeter of the site will be constructed, and finished with an anti-graffiti coating.
Reinstatement works of any flora, curbing or road impacts that may occur as a result of the Western Power works will also be finalised during this period.
Western Power and its contractors will ensure all works are carried out in a safe manner, and will manage traffic flow in the area. Information outlining specific road closures will be communicated as once details are confirmed.
Western Power will keep the community and key stakeholders informed regarding the progress of this project by distributing project brochures, posting public notices in local newspapers and providing updated project information via the Western Power website.
| June 2009 | Stage 1 - Site works complete |
| Early 2010 | Stage 2 - Building & connecting the substation to the network complete |
| Mid 2010 | Stage 3 - Visual Impact Management & Reinstatement works complete |
*subject to change
For more information, please contact Project Officer Scott Varvell on 9326 4517.
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Page update on 23 June 2009
