Ku-ring-gai substation renewal project

Community information displays were held during the planning of this project. Interested members of the community were encouraged to discuss the architectural and landscape designs and provide feedback on a preferred design and exterior finish.

Ausgrid welcomes questions about the project at any time (see contact details at right).

Ausgrid is the approving authority for these works under the NSW Environmental Planning & Assessment Act. As part of the planning and approval process Ausgrid prepared environmental assessments and liaised with councils and other authorities. These environmental assessments consider input from the community, council and any other relevant authorities.

Ausgrid has constructed a new substation building to house equipment known as switchgear. This project enables the existing switchgear in the substation’s yard to be replaced with the latest technology equivalent in the new building. Once the new equipment is in service, the redundant section of the old outdoor switchgear would be retired from service and removed from the site. The existing substation was commissioned in 1962 and supplies electricity to about 47,000 homes and businesses on the North Shore. In addition to these requirements, there is also a future need for new cable connections into the substation and this will be completed progressively over the next few years.

Construction progress

Construction of the new substation building, and the electrical equipment fit out within the substation site are complete.

The new substation infrastructure is being progressively connected to the wider electricity network.

This project is now closed for community consultation and engagement.