The upgrades underway at Three Springs and Neerabup Terminals are helping unlock Western Australia’s (WA) future renewable energy by building a stronger, smarter transmission network today.
As demand for clean, reliable electricity grows, the need for infrastructure that can carry it does too. Through the Clean Energy Link North Program, UGL is delivering essential upgrades that will help our client, Western Power, to support the State’s transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system. And communities like Three Springs are right at the centre of this transformation.
To ensure residents remain informed and involved, UGL and Western Power hosted a Community Information Pop‑Up at the Three Springs Sporting Club, providing an accessible local venue for conversations with project teams.
Upgrading the backbone of the northwest grid
At the Three Springs Terminal, UGL is delivering major engineering and construction works designed to boost the transmission network’s capacity and future readiness. These include:
- expanding the terminal with a new 132 kV facility, creating additional capability to connect renewable generation to the grid
- upgrading the existing 330 kV infrastructure to support increased power flows between the Mid West and Perth
- enhancing connection points and preparing for future line conversions, ensuring the network can adapt as new renewable projects come online.
These upgrades directly support Western Power’s long-term vision for a robust, sustainable, and flexible energy system.
Milestones already achieved
Progress across the project is gathering strong momentum. UGL has completed the early design phases for the terminal upgrades and launched initial construction activities, all while upholding strict environmental and safety standards. Ongoing community engagement keeps residents informed and connected to the project’s evolution.
Unlocking more renewable energy for WA
The work at Three Springs and Neerabup is a critical step in overcoming current network constraints and allowing more renewable energy to flow through the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).
UGL’s upgrades will help:
- integrate more wind and solar generation safely and reliably
- unlock existing renewable projects by improving the transmission network’s resilience and capacity, and
- prepare the system for future renewable growth, from large-scale wind farms to emerging green industry developments.
UGL builds the infrastructure needed not just for today’s needs, but for the clean energy ambitions of tomorrow.
