Power network in Waroona receives a boost
News Update grid ·
A package of work to bolster the power network in the Shire of Waroona is now complete.
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Major storm: news and updates
News Update safetygrid ·
Western Power emergency response crews are working to address a number of hazards and outages caused by severe storm conditions across the network.
Western Power prepares for forecast storm
News Update safety ·
As forecasted by the Bureau of Meteorology, Western Power is preparing for severe weather associated with a cold front and low pressure system expected over the weekend.
Digital initiative to enhance visibility of critical infrastructure
News Update transmissiongrid ·
A new agreement with Perth-based company Pointerra Limited is allowing Western Power to deploy a 3D digital twin platform across the transmission network enhancing overall network performance and resilience.
$1.3 million upgrade underway in Wickepin
News Update investmentconstruction ·
Government plans WA's clean energy future with $1.4 billion fund
News Update renewablesinvestment ·
Households and businesses in Western Australia's South West will have greater access to more clean, affordable and reliable energy, with the Cook Labor Government to establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a slate of projects which will help decarbonise the State.
Mid West and Wheatbelt to benefit from regional reliability boost
News Update ·
Power reliability in the Mid West and Wheatbelt has received a boost with work completed to improve performance on a significant feeder line in the Shire of Irwin.
Underground power project reaches halfway point
News Update underground-power ·
An underground power project in North Perth and Mount Hawthorn is over halfway complete, providing numerous benefits to homes and businesses.
Expanded helicopter maintenance program boosting network resilience
News Update safetygrid ·
Western Power has expanded a program of helicopter maintenance work to treat more than 30,000 additional poles across the South West Interconnected System by mid-2027, increasing resilience against pole top fires.
Conserving native vegetation - part of WA’s clean energy future
News Update renewablesenvironment ·
Perth underground power reaches 70% milestone
News Update underground-powergrid ·
A significant milestone has been reached with 70 per cent of the Perth network now underground benefitting more homes and businesses.
ECU City campus powered up for learning
News Update ·
Western Power has delivered the critical electrical connection enabling Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) new City campus to welcome its first students.
New chopper fleet on the frontline fighting against power outages
News Update reliability ·
Western Power's emergency response capabilities have been bolstered with the Cook Government contracting a fleet of six helicopters to support the rapid restoration of power for homes and businesses throughout Western Australia.
Dedicated bushfire volunteers supported with $70,000 in grants
News Update communitysafety ·
The Cook Government is supporting hundreds of bushfire volunteers with $70,000 in grants provided by Western Power. Find out more
Safeguarding fauna and the power network
News Update communitygrid ·
Western Power’s fauna protection program is helping to reduce the risk of fauna contact incidents with power infrastructure, safeguarding wildlife and helping to ensure safe and reliable power supply for the community.
New project to complete South Perth’s power transformation
News Update underground-power ·
A new underground power project starting in the coming weeks will convert the remaining homes in the City of South Perth to underground power.
$1.2M to improve power reliability for Bremer Bay community
News Update community ·
Western Power is investing $1.2M towards an alternative back-up power solution to improve power reliability for the Bremer Bay community.
Western Australia extends battery uptake lead | Western Power
News Update renewables
Western Power Acting Chief Executive Officer Gair Landsborough, The Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA, Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation, Hon Josh Wilson MP Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy and City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett.
Forecasted storm event: Tropical Cyclone Narelle
News Update safety
Community batteries to cut energy bills across Perth suburbs
News Update community
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments today launched five new community batteries across Perth to help cut energy bills, lower emissions, and improve local power reliability.