TransGrid will take to the skies across its network
over the coming weeks to conduct inspections of its high voltage transmission
lines.
“Our annual aerial patrol inspections which makes up
part of our comprehensive transmission line maintenance program are critical in
helping to ensure reliability and safety of the public, our staff and network,”
Community Engagement Manager, Paul Johnson said.
The annual inspections are conducted in early spring to
identify and address any issues prior to summer. A specialist team will inspect
more than 12,900 kilometres of transmission line and infrastructure across
TransGrid’s state-wide network
During the inspections TransGrid will look for any
vegetation encroachments along transmission line easements and inspect infrastructure
for any damage.
“We would
like to thank the community for their understanding as we carry out our
inspection program and remind the public to exercise caution around
transmission lines and towers,” Mr Johnson added.
Weather
permitting; the inspections will cover TransGrid’s high voltage transmission lines
throughout NSW and will take place on:
Area – Greater Sydney, Western Sydney, Illawarra and South Coast |
23/08
| Picnic Point, Ingleburn, Minto, Glenfield, Barden Ridge, Menai, Orchard Hills |
| 24/08 | Horsley Park, Greendale, Mittagong, Bannaby, Marulan, Mossvale, Kangaloon, Wongawilli, Avon, Dapto |
25/08
| Dapto, Fitzroy Falls, Kangaroo Valley, Nerriga, Marulan, Sutton Forest, Dapto |
| 28/08 | Ingleburn,
Gregory Hills, Wallerawang, Horsley Park, Wetherill Park, Smithfield,
Liverpool, Edmondson Park, Glenfield, West Hoxton, Kemps Creek,
Riverstone |
| 31/08 | Horsley Park, Schofields, Kenthurst, Dural, Belrose, Hornsby Heights, Hawkesbury River, Galston |
| 01/09 | Horsley Park, Hawkesbury River, Maraylya, Mt Druitt, Regentville, Colo Heights, Glenmore Park, Emu Heights |
| 02/09 | Picnic Point, Barden Ridge, Dapto, Avon,
Menangle, Mt Annan, Kemps Creek, Hawkesbury River, Vineyard, Werrington |
Area - Central West
|
31/08
| Orange, Mt Piper, Wallerawang, Panorama
|
01/09
| Orange, Wellington, Wollar, Mudgee |
02/09
| Mudgee, Wollar, Mt Piper, Wallerawang, Orange |
03/09
| Orange, Molong, Wellington, Mt Piper |
04/09
| Orange, Mt Piper, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes |
07/09
| Parkes, Wellington, Beryl, Mudgee |
08/09
| Mudgee, Beryl, Mt Piper |
Area – Mid North Coast and New England/ North West NSW |
14/09
| Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Raleigh, Armidale, Kempsey |
15/09
| Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Armidale, Dorrigo |
16/09
| Grafton, Lismore, Tenterfield, Armidale |
17/09
| Armidale, Inverell, Glen Innes, Tamworth |
| 18/09 | Narrabri, Gunnedah, Tamworth |
| 22/09 | Tamworth, Armidale, Bonshaw |
Area – Riverina and South East NSW |
14/09
| Wagga Wagga, Darlington Point, Balranald, Buronga |
15/09
| Buronga, Broken Hill, Griffith, Darlington Point |
16/09
| Griffith, Yanco, Darlington Point, Coleambally, Deniliquin, Finely |
17/09
| Finely, Uranquinty, Wagga Wagga, Yanco |
18/09
| Wagga Wagga, Jindera, Dederang, Albury, Hume Weir |
21/09
| Wagga Wagga, Talbingo, Tumut, Gadara, Yass |
22/09
| Yass, Marulan, Bannaby, Porters Retreat, Yass |
23/09
| Yass, Canberra, Tumut |
24/09
| Yass, Murray, Canberra |
25/09
| Yass, Bannaby, Shoal Haven River, Capital Wind Farm, Canberra, Spring Flat |
28/09
| Yass, Boorowa River, Murrumburrah, Wagga Wagga, Tumut, Burrinjuck |
29/09
| Canberra, Queanbeyan, Williamsdale, Cooma, Guthega, Murray |
30/09
| Cooma, Williamsdale, Canberra |
Area – Hunter and Mid North Coast |
28/09
| Newcastle, Taree, Port Macquarie, Waratah, Lake Macquarie |
29/09
| Newcastle, Vales Point, Hawkesbury River, Central Coast |
30/09
| Newcastle, Central Coast, Hawkesbury River, MacDonald River, Singleton |
01/10
| Newcastle, Muswellbrook, Murrurundi, Singleton |
02/10
| Muswellbrook, Putty, Goulburn Valley, Newcastle
|
*This schedule is subject to change
For more information on where TransGrid’s helicopter will be over the coming months, please contact TransGrid’s toll-free hotline on 1800 222 537.
