TransGrid will be conducting aerial patrols of power lines in all NSW regions during early November as part of its annual inspection program.
TransGrid, the owner and operator of the New South Wales high voltage transmission system, will be using a specialist team, high-tech equipment and helicopters to fly adjacent to powerlines in order to conduct essential maintenance and inspection work.
Maintaining over 12,000 kilometres of high voltage transmission line is a challenging task and one which requires careful planning and expertise.
A routine maintenance strategy, designed specifically for transmission structures is in place to ensure that all structures are regularly inspected. This strategy is fundamental in ensuring the reliability and security of the lines.
The aerial patrols this week are especially important to identify potential faults, allowing maintenance work to be planned and reliability levels of over 99% maintained.
TransGrid thanks the community for their patience and understanding while TransGrid conducts this essential maintenance work.