Trenching involves excavating a narrow section of ground or roadway to install underground electricity cables and associated infrastructure.
Brunswick and Brunswick East Area Upgrades
- Project typeNetwork project
- Current stageUnderway
- Project duration2026 - 2029
CitiPower is investing in new electricity infrastructure across Brunswick and Brunswick East to help maintain a safe, reliable and resilient power supply for the local community.
These works are part of a broader program to modernise the electricity network, replace ageing assets and support future growth and energy demand in the area.
Works are expected to commence in 2026 and continue in stages through to 2029.
Project Outcomes
As part of these upgrades, we’re installing new electricity infrastructure and retiring ageing equipment that has reached the end of its service life.
These improvements will:
- Improve network reliability and resilience
- Support future electricity demand and growth
- Reduce maintenance requirements on ageing assets
- Strengthen the local electricity network for homes, businesses and essential services
Planned works
- Trenching and civil works (2026 – 2027)
- Sub-transmission network upgrades (2026 – 2027)
- Cable testing (2026-2027)
- Underground cable replacement (2027)
- Switchboard and network equipment upgrades (2028-2029)
What to expect during works
During construction you may notice:
- Traffic management, signage and traffic controllers in work areas
- Temporary road occupancies and minor traffic delays
- Temporary closure of some on-street parking spaces
- Excavation works to install and connect underground electricity cables
- Construction vehicles and work crews operating within the area
- Temporary construction noise and dust
Electricity supply will generally remain available throughout construction. However, some customers may require planned outages to safely complete network connections. Where this is required, affected customers will receive advance notification.
Please note that work schedules may change due to weather conditions, site conditions or other factors outside of our control.
Current Progress
Trenching and civil works (2026-2027):
Stage 1 – Commencing 2026
Planned trenching works include:
- Albion Street
- Frederick Street
- Percy Street
- Leslie Street
Stage 2 – Planned for Early 2027
Details to be confirmed.
Stage 3 – Planned for Late 2027
Details to be confirmed.
Please check this page regularly for project updates.
Indicative timelines are subject to change. Reinstatement works will be completed as construction activities progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my driveway is temporarily blocked?
If works are scheduled to impact access to your property, a member of our stakeholder engagement team will contact you directly to discuss arrangements and maintain access where possible.
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Will I experience a power outage?
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