AusNet has been working to improve the energy network and power reliability in East Gippsland.
To do this work safely, on Sunday 19 April AusNet will need to turn the power off to 4,680 customers between 7.00am - 5.00pm to undertake the maintenance works.
3,380 customers will be without power from 8.30am - 2.00pm, while 1,300 customers will experience two interruptions from 7.00am - 8.30am and 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
AusNet General Manager Network Operations & Delivery, Ross Young, said customers affected will have already received a notification from AusNet about the planned outage.
“We’ll be upgrading insulators, crossarms, doing work on conductors and other maintenance activities,” said Mr Young.
“We’re doing this work now to help keep the network safe and reliable throughout the year.”
“We know that it’s inconvenient to be without electricity and we thank our customers for their patience and understanding as we make these important upgrades to the network,” said Mr Young.
Here are some tips to prepare to be without power:
- Charge your battery packs so they're ready to power your mobile phones.
- Fill an esky with ice to keep your food and drinks cold.
- If you have an electric water pump, stock up on bottled water.
- Check on your neighbours to make sure they’re OK, especially if they’re vulnerable or elderly.
- Life support customers, please be ready to activate your emergency plan. Call our priority line anytime on 1800 818 832.
For more tips on being power prepared during an outage, visit ausnet.com.au/outagetips.
VISION: Transfer - Dropbox
For ease of reference the vision includes the following:
0 - 5.52: Maintenance works and network upgrades
5.52 - 7.52: Helicopter aerial inspections and Emergency Management Mobile Assistance vehicles
7.52 - 8.15: Incident Management Team during an emergency event
8.15 - 8.38: AusNet Control Room