Construction has commenced on new power transmission lines across metropolitan Perth, marking a major milestone in Western Australia’s push to become a clean energy powerhouse.
The state government announced that work is underway on 11 kilometres of new transmission lines under the Clean Energy Link – North (CEL-North) project.
Designed to connect high-yielding wind resources in the Mid West to Perth’s grid, the new infrastructure will deliver clean, reliable electricity directly to metropolitan homes and businesses.
Contractor Acciona is executing the transmission work, which is expected to finish by mid-2027. The build includes a six-kilometre 132kV line linking the Padbury and Wangara substations, along with a five-kilometre 132kV stretch connecting the Northern Terminal to the Henley Brook Substation.
Once operational, CEL-North will unlock and transport more than one gigawatt of onshore wind capacity. The initiative aligns with the government’s AU$1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund and its ‘Made In WA’ strategy, utilising locally manufactured poles and wires while generating over 400 local construction jobs.
“My government’s priority is keeping Western Australia’s economy the strongest in the nation,” WA Premier Roger Cook said.
“That’s why we are securing more affordable, reliable and locally made energy for the future through renewables backed by batteries and WA gas.
“My government has already declared Clean Energy Link – North a priority project under the State Development Act, helping us deliver the transmission needed to bring online more job-creating projects in regional WA.”
Declaring CEL-North a priority project under the State Development Act has streamlined approval processes, accelerating regional job creation.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said that expanding grid capacity remains pivotal to unlocking the state’s broader renewable potential.
“Our focus is simple; keep power reliable and affordable while creating local jobs,” Sanderson said.
“When complete, Clean Energy Link – North will power thousands of local homes, while capitalising on WA’s abundant wind and solar resources.”