City of Fremantle
Coastal Charm
The South Fremantle area has been identified by Western Power to participate in its Targeted underground Power Program (TUPP).
The targeted program seeks to implement an option to underground power in locations where Western Power is needing to update ageing infrastructure. Rather than just installing new poles and wires, they provide an option for residents to underground the infrastructure at a discounted rate to a normal underground power project.
In July 2023, the City of Fremantle signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Power to progress to a detailed design.
These discussions with Western Power follow the successful undergrounding of Hilton’s electricity infrastructure earlier in 2023.
In November 2024 deferred the proposed service charge to give ratepayers in South Fremantle and City South more time to understand the benefits of underground power.
The City remains committed to participating in Western Power’s Targeted Underground Power Program which will improve the amenity of the area by putting the power underground, instead of replacing the ageing infrastructure with poles and new overhead wires.
The City is currently running a series of ongoing community drop-in information sessions. These information sessions are held at the Meeting Place located at 245 South Terrace Fremantle to provide residents with the opportunity to speak to City representatives and seek further information about the project and estimated charges associated with your property.
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