The Public Transport Authority (PTA) operates an urban passenger train service in the Perth Metropolitan area. These services utilise Electric Multiple Units (EMU) powered by Western Power's 132kV transmission network. The PTA intends to upgrade Sutherland St from a single 15MVA transformer to a two 25MVA transformer substation to satisfy the increasing demand in power supply due to the considerable expansion of the PTA's existing rail network and to improve system resilience.

The expansion of the current substation plays a key role in supporting the Morley-Ellenbrook Line (MEL) operating strategy to provide a committed service delivery of 15tph 'through running' which essentially increases service frequency on 'inner core' lines to 15tph (in particular, the Midland and Fremantle lines). The MEL project requires Sutherland St Substation upgraded as it plays a crucial role in the delivery of MEL's committed operating strategy to be effective after December 2024.

This proposed upgrade to the existing transformer (TF13) and increased power supply is not only essential in supporting PTA's key network upgrades but also strategically aligns with the organisation's KRAs by addressing system reliability, availability, on-time-running and customer demand.

For further details refer to PTA230079 (Book 4) Scope of Works & Technical Criteria.  

Site Visit

A site visit will be held at Corner of Sutherland Street and Roe Street, West Perth on 16 January 2024 3:22 PM.

NOTE: Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn for the site briefing including long pants, Hi-Vis long sleeved shirt or Hi-Vis vest, hard hat or bump cap, safety glasses and safety footwear.

Please contact Lisa Tierney by email Lisa.Tierney@pta.wa.gov.au to register your intention of attending the briefing by no later than Friday 12 January 2024.