Our electricity and gas network map
Electricity
Our distribution network feeds electricity to 802,000 customers across 80,000 square kilometres. This covers eastern and north-eastern Victoria, and in Melbourne's north and east, with 93% being in regional and rural areas. It consists of more than:
- 39,000 km of overhead powerlines
- 15,660 km of underground cables
- 418,400 power poles
- 90,000 streetlights.
Our transmission network spans 6,620 kilometres and transports power from where it's generated to Victoria’s five distribution networks, and connects and supplies power to more than 6.6 million Victorians. We also help connect power to New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania.
Gas
We are one of three gas distribution businesses in Victoria. Our network covers 12,587 km, in an area of 60,000 square kilometres. The network includes:
- mains
- mainline valves
- pressure regulating facilities (including city gates, field and district regulators)
- service pipes
- meters and ancillary equipment.
We distribute gas to 824,000 residential, industrial, and commercial customers in western Melbourne, Geelong and parts of western Victoria.
