New $16 million Western Power energy facility for Albany

Premier Mark McGowan and Energy Minister Bill Johnston announced plans for a new $16 million energy hub in Albany.

Western Power’s state-of-the-art facility will be built by local business Wauters Building Company, creating around 70 construction jobs.

It will enhance employee safety, improve operational efficiencies and future-proof the electricity supply for Albany and the Great Southern region.

The facility’s design focuses on a safe working environment, including single-flow traffic, the separation of light and heavy vehicles, and reduced interaction between forklifts and people. It also includes electric vehicle chargers in the visitor car park and within the facility.

Part of Western Power’s depot modernisation program, the new facility is designed to meet the growing energy needs of its customers in the Great Southern region.

The new depot, based at 7-15 Kelly Street, replaces Western Power’s existing 45-year-old facility. Construction is expected to start in May 2021.

Source: WA Government