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Transgrid crews have expedited reconstruction of the 3.5km storm-damaged transmission line near Broken Hill and are working to return the Far West region’s primary power supply as the NSW network operator extends its support to the community announcing $500,000 in grants.

Emergency response crews have now erected all seven emergency response towers as repairs to the 3.5km storm-damaged transmission line near Broken Hill accelerate to restore the primary power supply to the Far West region as soon as possible, following the catastrophic weather event.

More than 120 specialists from around Australia have mobilised to reconstruct the 3.5km section of the storm-damaged transmission line and reinstate the region’s primary power supply.

An enormous reconstruction effort is underway at Broken Hill where specialist crews are working around the clock to repair the 3.5km section of the storm-damaged transmission line and reinstate the Far West region’s primary power supply.

In an Australian first, Transgrid is trialling advanced robotic technology, inspired by NASA, which will make work on transmission lines safer and more efficient.

Community groups in regional NSW seeking support for local projects and initiatives are being invited to apply for funding through the latest round of Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program.