Every day, we’re upgrading distribution transformers as WA’s electricity use increases. We’re constantly upgrading the network to be more reliable, cleaner and affordable for WA’s energy future. | Western Power
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Every day, we’re upgrading distribution transformers as WA’s electricity use increases. We’re constantly upgrading the network to be more reliable, cleaner and affordable for WA’s energy future. | Western Power
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With extreme weather impacting large parts of WA, we’re closely monitoring the network. That means taking extra steps to manage the network when faced with heatwave conditions. By making more manual checks in fire-prone areas, we can better protect our crews and the community. For the latest warnings and alerts, check out the Emergency WA website. Click on the link to find out more about our Summer Ready efforts. | Western Power
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With extreme weather impacting large parts of WA, we’re closely monitoring the network. That means taking extra steps to manage the network when faced with heatwave conditions. By making more manual checks in fire-prone areas, we can better protect our crews and the community. For the latest warnings and alerts, check out the Emergency WA website. Click on the link to find out more about our Summer Ready efforts. | Western Power
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👍 Improved power reliability for country WA? We're 100 steps closer. This week saw the announcement of another 100 stand-alone power systems (SPS) to be rolled out across the grid. 👍 Find out how SPS will improve power reliability to rural customers >> https://bit.ly/2SUNB3a | Western Power
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👍 Improved power reliability for country WA? We're 100 steps closer. This week saw the announcement of another 100 stand-alone power systems (SPS) to be rolled out across the grid. 👍 Find out how SPS will improve power reliability to rural customers >> https://bit.ly/2SUNB3a | Western Power
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Yesterday, Walpole residents discovered how their power reliability will get an 80% boost. 💧 The town's mini-pumped hydro system, the first of its kind in WA, was officially announced. ⚡ This renewable system will act as an islanded microgrid, powering the town if there is an interruption from the grid. 🎉 "I'm expecting celebrations and cheering. We can't wait...it's going to be a new Walpole!" says Cherie, a local resident. ✅ The mini-pumped microgrid, the first of its kind in WA, will be com
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Yesterday, Walpole residents discovered how their power reliability will get an 80% boost. 💧 The town's mini-pumped hydro system, the first of its kind in WA, was officially announced. ⚡ This renewable system will act as an islanded microgrid, powering the town if there is an interruption from the grid. 🎉 "I'm expecting celebrations and cheering. We can't wait...it's going to be a new Walpole!" says Cherie, a local resident. ✅ The mini-pumped microgrid, the first of its kind in WA, will be com
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🌟 It's been a big year across our operations. 👏 We couldn't have done it without our dedicated crews and teams, who often have to work around the clock and in severe conditions. For those taking a well-deserved break, we hope you have a safe and restful holiday. As an essential service, we offer a heart-felt thanks to those who will be working throughout the holiday period to support communities across our service area. 🧡 And a big thanks to the communities we serve, from Kalbarri in the nort
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🌟 It's been a big year across our operations. 👏 We couldn't have done it without our dedicated crews and teams, who often have to work around the clock and in severe conditions. For those taking a well-deserved break, we hope you have a safe and restful holiday. As an essential service, we offer a heart-felt thanks to those who will be working throughout the holiday period to support communities across our service area. 🧡 And a big thanks to the communities we serve, from Kalbarri in the nort
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To maintain and upgrade the network, we sometimes need to turn your power off. If there’s a planned outage coming to your area, here’s some advice to help you prepare. More FAQs: https://goo.gl/2L1z7B | Western Power
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To maintain and upgrade the network, we sometimes need to turn your power off. If there’s a planned outage coming to your area, here’s some advice to help you prepare. More FAQs: https://goo.gl/2L1z7B | Western Power
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Want to help shape the future of energy in WA? Think you’ve got what it takes to become an apprentice at Western Power? We’re now searching for the best of the best to join us in 2021 as apprentice lineworkers, electricians or mechanics. Help power the lives of our community – applications close 2 October 2020. Tag a friend who might be interested. >> Apply under the ‘Apprenticeships’ tab at https://westernpower.com.au/about/careers#Apprenticeships “Knowing that everyone has power, and that if t
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Want to help shape the future of energy in WA? Think you’ve got what it takes to become an apprentice at Western Power? We’re now searching for the best of the best to join us in 2021 as apprentice lineworkers, electricians or mechanics. Help power the lives of our community – applications close 2 October 2020. Tag a friend who might be interested. >> Apply under the ‘Apprenticeships’ tab at https://westernpower.com.au/about/careers#Apprenticeships “Knowing that everyone has power, and that if t
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👏 Thank you, Merredin! We've completed a $1.2 million package of works to upgrade the local power network. The works included replacing around 60 poles and 6.5kms of conductor, as well as the upgrading of streetlights, insulators, and other essential maintenance. A major benefit comes in the form of newly installed aerial bundle cables (ABC). As Executive Manager of Asset Operations, Zane Christmas explains, "it's more durable and less susceptible to environmental impacts. We've also upgraded a
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South Perth Kensington project area, we’re replacing overhead powerlines with underground power. Here’s what that means for your area: 🔸 A more reliable and resilient power supply 🔸 Fewer poles and overhead wires, reducing risks and improving community safety 🔸 Brighter, more efficient LED streetlights 🔸 More space for trees and open streetscapes Please drive carefully and watch for crews and heavy vehicles. Thanks to the local community for your patience as we carry out this work. For more
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🟠 NEW LANCELIN BACK-UP POWER 🟠 We've installed a high voltage injection unit (HVIU) that connects several emergency response generators (ERGs) to support the Lancelin community improving power reliability over summer. The unit can power around 1,100 homes and businesses should a fault on the feeder line impact power supply. The HVIU was successfully switched on for the first time yesterday, providing back up power within 25 minutes of an unplanned outage occurring. The HVIU powered the townsit
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[GOOMALLING] We will be conducting essential maintenance and network upgrades in your area in May and June. In order to conduct this work in a safe and timely manner, we need to turn off the power on multiple occasions. This may result in planned outages for customers. You will receive a notification from us in advance if your property will be affected by a planned outage. We have already replaced 21 poles and large sections of powerlines in the area, including converting the overhead line at th
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🚁 We’re out and about reducing build up of pollution on the network, applying silicone to insulators by helicopter. This ongoing maintenance program helps enhance network resilience and maintain safety, keeping the network safe and reliable especially as we head into summer. We're communicating with landowners and will stay connected if we need to access any of your properties. To help us work safely, we recommend farmers move livestock to another paddock while works are carried out. 👉 Want to
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🚁 We’re out and about reducing build up of pollution on the network, applying silicone to insulators by helicopter. This ongoing maintenance program helps enhance network resilience and maintain safety, keeping the network safe and reliable especially as we head into summer. We're communicating with landowners and will stay connected if we need to access any of your properties. To help us work safely, we recommend farmers move livestock to another paddock while works are carried out. 👉 Want to
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🚁 We’re out and about reducing build up of pollution on the network, applying silicone to insulators by helicopter. This ongoing maintenance program helps enhance network resilience and maintain safety, keeping the network safe and reliable especially as we head into summer. We're communicating with landowners and will stay connected if we need to access your properties. To help us work safely, we recommend farmers move livestock to another paddock while works are carried out. 👉 Want more info
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Join Western Power! 🌟 We're hiring SCADA & Comms Techs. Advance your career in WA with us. Apply now and make a difference! | Western Power
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Upgrading power poles for #summer 🦺 To prepare for extreme weather, we’ve invested $136 million towards power pole upgrades and replacements. This strengthens the network and reduces the risk of outages across the communities we serve. For more info on how we’ve invested in summer preparations, visit the Summer Ready page in our bio. | Western Power
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We’re hiring – and introducing a new way to work! We're rolling out a Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) roster for our East and North operations. This new approach helps keep WA communities connected while giving our people flexibility and balance. We’re currently recruiting for: ✅ Lineworkers ✅ Team Coordinator What’s on offer? ✔ Permanent roles starting February 2026 ✔ Great roster: 8 days on / 6 days off ✔ Competitive pay allowances super ✔ Travel from Perth depots in Western Power vehicles If you ho
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Working together for infrastructure upgrades 🦺 Our teams have been working with Main Roads Western Australia to deliver network upgrades as part of a new roundabout installation on the corner of Scarborough Beach Road and Green Street in Mount Hawthorn. This complex project involved removing overhead poles and wires plus installing new underground cabling and switchgear to supply the area. The details 👇 🔸 Installed 2.7km of underground cable 🔸 Replaced 305m of conductor and 6 power poles 🔸
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Electrical contractors – We have introduced a rectangular mini pillar to replace the “green dome” mini pillar for all new installations. | Western Power
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We can’t always be there the moment an electrical emergency happens, but you can help. Stay 8m away and make the safe call to us. | Western Power
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If you feel a shock or tingle when you touch a tap, power point or appliance, report it immediately to Western Power on 13 13 51. | Western Power
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⛈️ With severe weather forecast, it's a good idea to tie down any loose items ahead of storms as debris can end up in powerlines and cause outages. If severe weather does cause multiple incidents, our priority is to ensure the area is safe and then work on restoration efforts. This work may impact the duration of outages in some cases. If you see an electrical hazard, stay 8m away and Make the Safe Call to us on 13 13 51. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3QkglAq #makethesafecall #westernpower
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Lights on, we’re ready to roll! 🚨 Our fleet of 35 emergency response vehicles now come with blue and red flashing lights - just like other WA emergency responders. WHY? So that we can get to critical incidents on the network faster, de-energising power infrastructure and making it safe for emergency crews to do their jobs, when every second counts. So, if you see a Western Power vehicle with lights and sirens on, please give way as soon as it’s safe. You’re helping us keep the community safe an
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To be safe, report all shocks and tingles immediately to Western Power on 13 13 51. | Western Power
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Joyce outage update Western Power is currently responding to a number of outages associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Joyce as it moves down the coast, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds to parts of the network. The Bureau of Meteorology is a predicting the ex-tropical cyclone will bring heavy rains and gusty winds to parts of the state in the south-west. With this, there is an increased likelihood of outages from flying debris and tree branches hitting power lines. We would
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Bushfire safety isn’t seasonal, it’s essential. Ahead of summer, we’re inspecting more than 152,000 poles in high and extreme fire risk areas, boosting vegetation management, siliconing insulators using helicopters plus replacing close to 2,600 insulators and much more. It’s all part of reducing risk and keeping WA communities safe. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/48l0xVz | Western Power
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