The Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP) is a State Government initiative in collaboration with Local Government and Western Power to provide underground power across the State of Western Australia in priority order.

Western Power has approached the City to consider installing underground power in Melville and Palmyra West area (TUPP 151A project area). The electrical infrastructure in the identified area, including power poles, powerlines and transformers, is nearing the end of its life and is due for replacement.

By making the switch from overhead to underground power the network will become more reliable and safer, avoiding pole top fires and reducing the risk of fallen powerlines during storms or cars hitting power poles. Improved street lighting will contribute to a safer neighbourhood and the absence of poles and wires will allow street trees to grow reducing costs and improving property values.

The cost of upgrading to undergrounding power will be shared between Western Power, the State Government and ratepayers within the project area. The average total cost to each rate payer is estimated to be between $3,000 and $6,000 per dwelling.

If 50% or more of respondents support this TUPP proposal then the project will proceed.

Where is the proposed project area?

The Targeted Underground Power Program 151A (TUPP 151A) project area boundary, as shown in this map, is located largely between Canning Highway, Justinian Street, Leach Highway and Petra Street, together with adjoining local streets.

Enter your address below to check if your property is within the TUPP 151A project area.

Community participation

From Monday 20 April to midnight, Sunday 17 May 2026 residents were able to provide feedback about the proposed TUPP151A project using their unique code.

We received 774 valid submissions, with 72.2% of respondents supporting the proposal. This is above the required 50% support threshold, which means the project can now move to the next stage.