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Powercor is upgrading Ballarat’s energy network by building a third substation in Ballarat East. The new substation will ensure all of Ballarat's homes and businesses can access reliable and safe power as the region’s population grows, and will support the effective ongoing operation of bushfire safety devices installed in the region.

The Ballarat East substation will include an architecturally-designed exterior. It will also feature technology that reduces the risk of powerline-related bushfires by instantly cutting power if a line is contacted. The modern substation will feature a multi-million-dollar package of measures to house the electrical infrastructure to help address community concerns.

We are committed to leaving a positive legacy in the community and as part of the project will be establishing a $200,000 Community Benefit Fund. This fund will support the development of community enhancement projects in the areas surrounding the substation, such as paths, parks, recreation or security.

We are committed to working with the local community to design the new Ballarat Zone Substation and the nearby surrounds and invite you to play a pivotal role through our community co-design initiative.


How to get involved

Stage 2 community consultation now open!

We’re excited to announce that Stage 2 community consultation is now live. We invite you to participate in the survey and share your preferences on the final fence design, colour choices, feature lighting options, and final ideas for the Community Benefit Fund. Click the 'TAKE SURVEY' button below to have your say and help shape the future of the project.

We welcome your input until 30 November 2024, when the survey will close. So please take the opportunity to share your thoughts before then.


Other ways to shape the project

If you would like to request a conversation with us personally you can call 13 22 06 during business hours or email majorprojects@powercor.com.au.

You can also sign up to receive email updates on this project.


Please note pictures of the substation are artist impressions only.


Powercor is upgrading Ballarat’s energy network by building a third substation in Ballarat East. The new substation will ensure all of Ballarat's homes and businesses can access reliable and safe power as the region’s population grows, and will support the effective ongoing operation of bushfire safety devices installed in the region.

The Ballarat East substation will include an architecturally-designed exterior. It will also feature technology that reduces the risk of powerline-related bushfires by instantly cutting power if a line is contacted. The modern substation will feature a multi-million-dollar package of measures to house the electrical infrastructure to help address community concerns.

We are committed to leaving a positive legacy in the community and as part of the project will be establishing a $200,000 Community Benefit Fund. This fund will support the development of community enhancement projects in the areas surrounding the substation, such as paths, parks, recreation or security.

We are committed to working with the local community to design the new Ballarat Zone Substation and the nearby surrounds and invite you to play a pivotal role through our community co-design initiative.


How to get involved

Stage 2 community consultation now open!

We’re excited to announce that Stage 2 community consultation is now live. We invite you to participate in the survey and share your preferences on the final fence design, colour choices, feature lighting options, and final ideas for the Community Benefit Fund. Click the 'TAKE SURVEY' button below to have your say and help shape the future of the project.

We welcome your input until 30 November 2024, when the survey will close. So please take the opportunity to share your thoughts before then.


Other ways to shape the project

If you would like to request a conversation with us personally you can call 13 22 06 during business hours or email majorprojects@powercor.com.au.

You can also sign up to receive email updates on this project.


Please note pictures of the substation are artist impressions only.

  • Community co-design and legacy fund final choices survey

    Open until 30 November 2024

    We want to work with you to co-design the new Ballarat Zone Substation and its nearby surroundings. Your input is important to help to shape this project. Please take a few moments to share your final choices on the fence design and community legacy fund through this survey. 

    You'll need to provide an email and screen name but this will only be used for verification purposes and will not be published or shared.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Phase 1 community co-design survey (closed)

    Thank you to everyone who completed this survey and helped shape the design of the substation. You can now share your preferences on the final fence design, colour choices, feature lighting options via the Community co-design and legacy fund final choices survey, open until 30 November.



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