Waterloo to Surry Hills cable project
Completed. Installed new 132kV underground cables to replace ageing cables and maintain a reliable local power supply.
Project overview
Ausgrid has completed engaging key stakeholders to obtain early feedback on the preferred cable route. Ausgrid started engaging with key stakeholders, including the City of Sydney Council, in late 2021 to obtain early feedback on the preferred cable route.
Engagement with residents and businesses along and around the preferred cable route started in February 2022 when the first project newsletter was distributed. A copy of the newsletter can be found under ‘related documents’ at the bottom of this page.
On 2 and 3 March 2022, we held two online information sessions to seek local information and community feedback on the preferred cable route. Interested community members were invited to the information session through our project newsletter.
The REF was publicly exhibited on Ausgrid’s website from 9 September to 10 October 2022. All feedback is being considered prior to the project being assessed for approval. Feedback received has been reviewed and, where possible, considered in key project decisions.
Timeline
March 2025 - July 2025
The remaining two cables will be connected and commissioned.Excavating underground joint bay and connecting cables along Wellington Street, Waterloo.
Early 2025
One cable has been replaced and is currently in service and supplying power to the community.
Late 2025
All permanent restoration has been completed.