newy.com.au – Transgrid says it has completed its annual bushfire prevention program across the Hunter transmission network, carrying out vegetation management, maintenance and inspections to help protect electricity infrastructure ahead of summer.
The company reported completing 509 vegetation management and network maintenance activities between April and September. It also inspected nine substations, 2,440 transmission structures and more than 1,200 kilometres of transmission line.
Transgrid executive general manager of network Jason Krstanoski said the work was part of preparations that began well before the hotter months.
“Bushfire preparedness starts long before summer, which is why we invest heavily in vegetation management, inspections and maintenance activities across the network throughout the off-season.”
Separate from the annual program, Transgrid has also completed a renewal project on a transmission line running north from Tomago. The company said replacing ageing assets would help reduce bushfire risk and improve the reliability of a section of the Hunter network.
The project replaced 24 wood pole structures, six kilometres of wire that carries electricity and seven kilometres of protective earthwire. Tomago business Allied Cranes was among the local suppliers involved.
“The renewal works will help reduce bushfire risk while improving the resilience of a critical section of the network, supporting reliable electricity supply across the Hunter region,” Mr Krstanoski said.
