TransGrid has commenced aerial patrols of power lines across NSW as part of its annual maintenance 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 inspection work.
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 over the coming weeks are especially important to identify potential faults, allowing maintenance work to be planned and reliability levels of over 99% maintained.
During late July and early August, residents may see helicopters undertaking inspections of overhead transmission lines.
TransGrid will be making every effort to minimise noise and disturbance while undertaking the aerial patrols and thanks the community for their understanding while this essential inspection work is conducted.
Community members who would like more information can contact TransGrid’s toll free hotline on 1800 222 537.