Western Power has begun a $328,000 project to improve the safety of the electricity network and access for vehicles carrying high loads when travelling on
Great Northern Highway.
Western Power’s Head of Field Operations Brad Lacey said the project, which was being completed on behalf of Main Roads WA, involved the removal
of powerlines that cross over the highway and the installation of underground cabling between Learners Way and Casuarina Close in Bindoon.
“Western Power is often required to lift powerlines on the Great Northern Highway to allow safe passage for oversized loads,” he said.
“Improving the safety of the electricity network along the Great Northern Highway, which is the link between Perth and Western Australia’s north, will
be of great benefit to road users and the local community.”
Mr Lacey said the network improvements would be delivered with as little impact to the community as possible and affected households would be given advanced notice of interruptions to their supply of electricity. He said work began on the project this week and was scheduled for completion in
September.
“Western Power has consulted with local residents and businesses in the Bindoon area to make them aware of the works so that they can make
alternative arrangements during any planned interruptions,” he said.
“We thank the Bindoon community for its support while we complete the necessary works as safely and quickly as possible.” For more information about
Western Power works in your area contact our Perth call centre on 13 10 87.
