Communications Fibre Route Maida Vale to Hazelmere substation

Western Power will be installing new underground fibre cable from Maida Vale to Hazelmere to upgrade our communications network.

All cables will be installed within the road reserve; however, in some cases we may require limited access to adjacent properties to accommodate machinery and ensure safe and efficient installation.

After our works are completed, any affected areas will be reinstated to equal, or better than, original condition. The reinstatement will comply with local government specifications.

As a landowner or resident in the vicinity of the proposed works, we encourage you to provide any feedback, questions or concerns you may have to Western Power by completing the feedback form below. Our team will respond to you directly via the email address you provide with answers to any questions raised.

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Have any questions, contact us below:

Contact Information
Name	Kia Metcalf, Community Engagement Specialist
Email	communityenquiries@westernpower.com.au

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - active

Works tender advertised

November - December 2025
Timeline item 2 - active

Community engagement

Late 2025/early 2026
Timeline item 3 - incomplete

Contractor awarded works

January 2026
Timeline item 4 - incomplete

Contractor planning

February 2026
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Works scheduled to start

March - May 2026

FAQs

Western Power's underground cables are generally installed using a horizontal directional drilling technique, which minimises disruption at the surface level. It involves digging small pits at either end of the cable route to serve as entry and exit points. The cable is then drilled underground from one pit to the other.

If your property is located between these pits, you may see no direct impacts other than the presence of workers on the street. Should an entry pit be required near your property, we will provide notification once the construction design has been finalised.

Please be assured that all areas affected will be reinstated to their original condition or better once the work is complete. In preparation for this, contractors may be in the area before works commence and after they are completed to carry out dilapidation records. This involves taking photos or videos of the surroundings to document conditions before construction begins and again afterwards, ensuring everything is reinstated correctly.

The communications cables will be installed underground to maximise community safety and amenity.

According to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), there is no scientific evidence to support that exposure to electric and magnetic fields from powerlines causes negative health effects.

Works are expected to start sometime between March and May 2026 and run until October 2026.

We’ll work within regular construction hours for your area, which is generally 7.30am to 5.00pm.

If you have any concerns about these working hours, please let us know by completing a feedback form.

At times, after-hours work may be needed to maintain public safety or minimise power disruption. If that’s required, we’ll coordinate with local authorities and let you know in advance.

You can expect the following activities during the construction period:

Digging to locate existing services.
Large vehicles operating in the area such as directional drilling rigs and excavators.
Temporary safety barriers may be placed around verges and footpaths to keep the area safe.
Traffic management will be in place to manage vehicle movement and ensure safety for pedestrians and drivers.
Contractor vehicle movements on the street
May require limited access to adjacent properties to accommodate machinery and ensure safe and efficient installation
Some noise, dust and vibration disruption is normal during construction, but crews will work to minimise impact.

No. The optic fibre cable being installed is part of Western Power’s communications network and follows a different alignment to the NBN. This means it will not interfere with your NBN connection or services.

Contact Information
Name	Western Power
Phone	13 10 87

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