We’re engaging with communities impacted by HIGP projects to ensure they have the opportunity to raise any questions or concerns early, so we can address these prior to construction.

We also want to ensure that nearby residents and businesses have all the information they need to understand the project well in advance, including its benefits and potential impacts.

Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping our projects. It helps us to:

• Plan better by understanding what's important to you.
• Solve any concerns early so we can avoid problems and make things run smoothly.
• Deliver solutions that fit your community.

Yes, absolutely! We would love to hear from all residents and landowners in surrounding communities.

Have your say by completing a feedback form or submit an email enquiry to communityenquiries@westernpower.com.au to ensure we receive your feedback.

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.

The construction methodologies for each HIGP project may differ depending on the circumstances.

The HIGP 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.

To see the planned start and end dates for your area, click on the HIGP project for your location. You’ll find a timeline of key activities in the right-hand column, including when work begins and when it’s expected to be completed.

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.
• Some noise, dust and vibration disruption is normal during construction, but crews will work to minimise impact.

Currently, the priority areas include the suburbs of Bullsbrook, Byford, Hammond Park, Malaga, Mandogalup, Mundijong, South Yunderup and Yanchep.

The Federal and State Governments are both investing in housing supply.

The Australian Government's $1.5 billion Housing Support Program (HSP) is one of a range of measures designed to help achieve the National Housing Accord's target of building 1.2 million new, well-located homes over 5 years from 1 July 2024.

Of this amount, $500 million was available for state, territory and local governments over 2023–24 to 2024–25 for Stream 1 and the Community Enabling Infrastructure Stream. These streams support the delivery of increased housing supply by funding projects that seek to deliver enabling infrastructure and provide amenities to support new housing development or improve building planning capability.

The Stage Government has established the $400 million Housing Enabling Infrastructure Fund (HEIF) to support critical water and power infrastructure projects delivered by Water Corporation and Western Power to help unlock housing supply.

The HEIF is a State Government program to support critical water and power infrastructure projects delivered by Water Corporation and Western Power to help unlock housing supply. It’s administered by the Housing Supply Unit at the Department of Treasury and Finance.