As part of its commitment to improve the quality and reliability of power and to cater for the future power needs in your area, Western Power is upgrading the Wembley Downs zone substation on Empire Avenue, Wembley Downs.
The proposed upgrade to the Wembley Downs zone substation on Empire Avenue will improve the quality and reliability of power and meet the growing need for power in the Wembley Downs area.
The three existing 66kV / 6.6kV transformers will be replaced with two 66kV / 11kV transformers and a new building will be constructed to house some of the substation equipment. The new equipment will be assembled, constructed and installed within Western Power’s existing property.
To maintain public safety and the security of the substation a three-meter high chain mesh security fence has been constructed on the northern boundary of the property. A razor wire topping will be added shortly after for additional security and public safety.
| Complete | Construction of switchroom |
| Complete | Installation of electrical infrastructure |
| Complete | First new 11kV transformer brought into service |
| Ongoing | Upgrading of substation feeders – feeders are the power cables that come out of the substation |
| 2010 | Second new 11kV transformer brought into service |
| 2010 | Old 6.6kV transformers decommissioned |
| 2010 | Old switchroom decommissioned |
| 2011 | Revegetation of the decommissioned site |
| 2011 | Reinstatement of the newly built land |
* subject to change
If you have further questions about this project please contact Jason Haydock on (08) 9326 6074.
Page update on 12 January 2010
