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Communities in Broken Hill and across Far West NSW are being supplied power by the reconstructed transmission line after specialist crews safely energised the new permanent section of the transmission line south of Broken Hill on the weekend.

Transgrid is deploying a helicopter to inspect the high-voltage electricity transmission lines across the network as part of its annual bushfire prevention program.

Specialist crews will switch over to a new permanent section of transmission line overnight on Friday (May 9) and Saturday (May 10), restoring the primary power supply for Far West NSW.

More affordable and sustainable electricity from NSW’s first Renewable Energy Zone is a step closer, with the NSW Government engaging Transgrid to undertake upgrades to its transmission network to support the state’s energy transition.

Specialist crews have safely completed the installation of permanent steel pole structures along a section of storm-damaged high-voltage transmission line supplying communities in Far West NSW.

Residents across the Riverina are invited to immerse themselves in the world of new energy at the Transgrid Discovery Hub to celebrate one year since the opening of the landmark community and engagement centre in the heart of Wagga Wagga.