Under the tender, Perth-based contractor, GenusPlus Group, will conduct a major program of maintenance and upgrade works across the South West Interconnected System.
The five-year agreement builds on an existing relationship between Western Power and Genus, who will continue to provide distribution and transmission overhead services.
In its first year, works will include pole replacements, reconductoring, cross arm and cross beam replacements, defect repairs, and line removal.
Genus will also be responsible for the construction of pole civil foundations as well as the installation of transmission poles, conductors, optical ground wires and hardware.
Western Power Executive Manager Asset Operations, Zane Christmas, said that Western Power looks forward to continuing its strong working relationship with Genus.
“This work and additional capacity will help ensure the delivery of existing and future work programs.”
The works are expected to be completed by mid-2025.
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