Retrospective Underground Program
Who is this for?
For a Local Government Authority (LGA) that want to convert an area of overhead power lines to an underground supply including all accompanying services such as streetlighting and property connections.
How long will it take?
Up to 10 business days to respond to your application.
After our technical assessment we’ll contact you to discuss your requirements and work with you on an expected delivery date in line with the complexity of your project.
How much will it cost?
$15,000 Application fee
Application fee
| Application fee (plus 0.59% credit card surcharge) | $15,000 + GST |
What to include with your application
A site plan / boundary map
Provides us with an understanding of the location of assets selected that would be converted from overhead powerlines to an underground supply.
Ready for a Retrospective Underground Program?
Once you’ve gotten the above, you are ready to apply.
FAQs
Retrospective Undergrounding Projects (RUP) allow Local Governments to apply for underground power in areas not selected for our TUPP network driven undergrounding program.
RUP projects are primarily funded directly by the Local Government and property owners, with a contribution from Western Power.
Local Governments can apply for our Retrospective Underground Program online.