Depot Power Supply Upgrade

• Project scheduleDesign: Complete | Construction: Q3 2026

Last updated: 27 February 2026

Background

The Town Works Depot Grounds have several buildings, including offices, carports, sheds, washdown, and stores. The facility opened in 1997, and most existing structures were built around this time.

This project intends to upgrade the depot’s power supply to allow capacity for two DC Type 1 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers. The use of these chargers will complement the existing fleet of EVs and chargers at the admin centre, rolled out in mid-2025.

Refer to the Town’s article regarding EVs, dated 3 July 2025 (link).

Scope of works

• Complete the Western Power application process undertaken by an electrical consultant on behalf of the Town.
• Western Power to design and construct an upgraded power supply in line with the Town’s application.

Progress updates

February 2026

Budget has been increased as part of the Mid-Year Budget Review, to accommodate all works that Western Power has specified are required to be completed. The lead time to manufacture and prepare a complete new electrical distribution board is anticipated to be approximately four months.

Previous Updates

In May 2025 the Town submitted an application to Western Power for the upgrade of supply. November 2025 the Western Power detailed design was completed.

September 2025

Western Power detailed design ongoing.

June 2025

Detailed design commenced by Western Power.

May 2025

Application submitted to Western Power.

Location

21 Lemnos St, Shenton Park WA 6008. View map.