Why do we need this project?
Melbourne’s north is growing quickly.
As more people choose to live, work and invest in Beveridge, Kalkallo, Wallan and Wollert, the local electricity network needs to grow too.
We’re building a new zone substation in Beveridge and upgrading parts of the surrounding electricity network to support this growth. The project will help provide the extra capacity needed for new homes, businesses and community services, while supporting reliable power for existing customers.
This is an important investment in the future of Melbourne’s north.
What are we building?
We’re building a new zone substation in Beveridge and installing new overhead powerlines and underground cables to connect it to the existing network.
Where are we working?
The new zone substation will be built at 565 Old Sydney Road, Beveridge.
As we build, we will also install new powerlines and cables in Wallan, Beveridge, Mickleham and Donnybrook to connect these areas to the new zone substation.
What this means for you
If you live near the Beveridge Zone Substation, you may notice construction vehicles along Old Sydney Road and at the site.
There will also be some works near residential areas in Wallan when we install and upgrade powerlines, poles and cables. If you live in this area, we will tell you about any traffic changes or other impacts.
We’ll keep the community informed through project updates and direct communications.
Project timing
There are three construction stages. Stage 1 started in April 2026.
Stage 1 - April 2026 to December 2026
We will:
- prepare ground and drainage works
- install zone substation structures, transformers and control rooms
- install the overhead and underground lines that will connect into the zone substation.
We will also:
- install an underground cable from Old Sydney Road to Rowes Lane to William Street, including crossings beneath the Northern Highway
- replace overhead powerlines along William Street to the Hume Freeway
- cross under the Hume Freeway and connect to existing powerlines in Station Street.
Stage 2 - December 2026 to June 2027
We will add and upgrade lines.
Safety and reliability
The new zone substation will include bushfire mitigation technology known as Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters. This technology will help provide fire protection on the new powerlines.
This project will also help improve reliability by increasing network capacity in a fast-growing area.
Stay informed
For more information, email worksengagement@ausnetservices.com.au.
We’ll continue to share updates on this page as the project progresses.