Maddington households to receive underground power

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More than 1,100 households in Maddington will receive underground power by late next year as part of a $10.8 million project.

WA Energy Minister Peter Collier said underground power lines were a vital way of improving the standard of electricity supply to consumers.

"The Maddington Underground Power Project will provide residents with a more reliable medium of electrical supply while ensuring improved safety and attractive streetscapes for the community," Mr Collier said.

The City of Gosnells is the latest local government to sign up for round four of the State Underground Power Program

Residents in the area have been granted a 15 per cent subsidy, designed to encourage participation by low socio-economic areas.

The underground power program was established in 1996 to help improve the electricity distribution network throughout WA.


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