Published on Thursday, 27 October 2016 at 12:00:00 AM
Community Information Session
The Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) is a partnership between the State Government’s Royalties for Regions initiative and Local Government, delivered by Horizon Power. PUPP is providing cyclone-affected North West towns with a safe and reliable power supply by replacing ageing overhead electricity infrastructure with underground networks. The project is intended to dramatically reduce the likelihood of power outages to essential services, regional residents and businesses during and immediately following adverse weather events.
The project has so far delivered the undergrounding of powerlines in South Hedland, Wedgefield, Roebourne and Karratha is nearing completion. Onslow has been identified as the final Pilbara town to be offered the project under the Royalties for Regions funding agreement.
The Shire of Ashburton will be hosting a Community Information Session:
Monday 7 November at 6.30pm
RM Forrest Memorial Hall (Onslow Shire Complex)
Second Avenue, Onslow
Representatives from Horizon Power, Pilbara Development Commission and Shire of Ashburton will provide information on the proposed Onslow project, including:
- What the project involves
- Proposed timeframes
- Proposed cost to landowners
- Benefits
- Risks
- Question and Answer time
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