Powering WA’s clean energy future

To meet evolving energy needs, the State Government is transforming the electricity network to deliver cleaner, more sustainable power to West Australians now and in the future.

Clean Energy Link – North is a critical first step in achieving this extraordinary transition. By strengthening the existing northern network we can connect more renewable energy sources, helping WA to meet its net-zero targets.

What is the Neerabup Terminal to Mullaloo/Wangara Substation project?

Western Power is building a new 26.5km overhead 132kV transmission line, boosting capacity flow between Perth and the Mid West region, benefiting both industry and the wider community.

Starting at the existing Mullaloo Substation to Wangara Substation 132kV line near the intersection of Wanneroo Road and Ocean Reef Road, the new line will head east along Ocean Reef Road and travel up Sydney Road to Hawkins Road, then north to Boundary Road before entering Neerabup Terminal (in Pinjar) on Neaves Road.

The new line is an important step forward in enabling industry and WA to reach decarbonisation goals.

We have engaged and worked with local and state government agencies and City of Wanneroo to ensure alignment with their plans, including the East Wanneroo District Structure Plan, planned transport corridors and future housing growth.

Project line route and terminal site locations

The below map shows a representation of the proposed Neerabup Terminal to Mullaloo/Wangara Substations line route. You can click the markers to identify key sites and points on the map.

We worked closely with key community representatives since 2023 to select an optimal line route and design to minimise local impacts.

Where possible we ensure use of existing infrastructure, easements and affordability.

In consultation with local government and state government agencies and authorities, including City of Wanneroo, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), we carefully evaluated various route options, considering a range of factors and constraints including;

  • land use and landownership
  • areas of Aboriginal and cultural significance
  • environmental values
  • benefits and potential impacts to industry, employment and income for communities
  • resident and community health and safety values
  • public amenities
  • bushfire management
  • design efficiency and constructability
  • use of existing corridor and/or infrastructure
  • solution reliability, maintainability and sustainability
  • project delivery timeframe
  • economic viability.

Visual amenity and broader community values were paramount considerations in the route and design selection process.

The process included rigorous environmental and cultural heritage assessments and securing all necessary approvals.

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