Energy Minister Peter Collier has helped finalise an agreement to deliver underground power and new street lighting to more than 900 households in Wilson.
Mr Collier co-signed the partnership agreement to provide funding for the project with City of Canning Mayor Joe Delle Donne and Western Power managing director Doug Aberle, as part of Round Four of the Underground Power Program.
“The Wilson West Underground Power Project will improve the standard of electricity supply to customers, enhance local streetscapes and increase property values,” he said.
“When construction is completed, residents in the project area will notice a significant transformation of streetscapes with the removal of 502 poles and installation of 290 new street lights.”
Construction on the $9million project will start immediately and is expected to be completed in December 2010.
The Minister said the program’s costs would be shared between local government and the State Government, which would contribute 25 per cent through the Office of Energy and 25 per cent through Western Power.
Mr Collier praised the City of Canning and Western Power for their contribution in preparing detailed designs for the project.
Proposals from local governments for Round Five of the Underground Power Program can now be submitted.
Information regarding applications is available on the Office of Energy website at http://www.energy.wa.gov.au.
Inquiries should be directed to the Underground Power Program executive officer on 9420 5679.
Minister's office - 9213 7150