WA’s clean energy future: vital Clean Energy Link transmission upgrades Our stories
Western Power is delivering the network infrastructure needed to achieve the State Government’s vision for WA as a world-leading clean energy powerhouse. Our transmission lines, and the wind and solar farms they will connect, will form one of the largest infrastructure, technology and construction transformations in WA’s history. The network plays an important role in safely and reliably transferring clean energy to industry, homes and businesses. To support this flow, we’re strengthening the network in Perth’s northern suburbs. This will ensure we can continue to deliver clean power to support WA’s growing industry, as well as the employment and economic benefits they will bring now and in the future. We’re upgrading existing network infrastructure and using existing corridors and easements where possible to minimise community impacts. The first phase of these Clean Energy Link upgrades is underway for parts of the northern network. The $1.2 billion WA Government-funded CEL-North work will significantly increase the flow of energy between Perth and the Mid West region. January 2025 marked a pivotal milestone with the awarding of key contracts to advance this critical work with GenusPlus securing a $270 million contract for the design and construction of two new terminals at Regans Ford and Eneabba, including an associated line, and the augmentation of the existing 330kV Northern and Eneabba terminals. Additionally, UGL was awarded a $48 million contract for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of extensions to the existing Neerabup 132kV and 330kV substations. Construction for these projects commenced in June 2025. Western Power also continues to progress critical network scoping activities required for Clean Energy Link (CEL) East, as outlined in the State Government’s SWIS Transmission Planning Update.
Western Power was provided with funding to progress this early work which is essential for potential transmission investments. We know there are world-class renewable energy resources throughout the state, that industry is keen to harness. CEL – East will connect major renewable generation projects in the region east of Collie. As part of early investigations, we’ve engaged with potential renewable generation projects to understand timings and locations. This technical engagement helps to ensure alignment and minimise potential impact on communities. Our scoping activities have included assessments on land availability, environmental and heritage values, and landowner openness to land transactions. As part of this we undertook spring flora and fauna surveys on private land last year with additional surveys required this year to address data gaps from 2024 and cover new areas identified through collaborative planning with renewable energy proponents. These investments are fundamental to unlocking WA’s renewable energy potential, ensuring the electricity network remains robust and reliable to meet growing energy needs.
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Western Power Annual Report 2025
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