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Helicopter patrols to maintain electricity network

by Elisa Iannunzio
October 12, 2018
in Asset Management, Condition Assessment, Electricity, Networks, News, Powerlines
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Powerlink has begun helicopter patrols across Southern Queensland to maintain the reliability and safety of its electricity network.

Patrols will take place during October 2018 in areas including Mt Crosby, Laidley, Tarong, Chinchilla and Condamine, where Powerlink’s network is located.

Powerlink Executive General Manager Operations and Service Delivery, Gary Edwards, said the inspections were essential to Powerlink’s ongoing maintenance program to ensure the transmission network is safe for the community and staff.

“Our aim is to be as quick and non-disruptive as we can when completing these patrols,” Mr Edwards said.

“We want to minimise any potential disturbance to local residents near Powerlink’s transmission lines while this essential work is carried out. We appreciate their cooperation and patience.”

Helicopter patrols are an important, efficient and cost-effective way of identifying vegetation encroachments along transmission line easements and checking infrastructure for any maintenance issues.

Mr Edwards said during the aerial inspections, the helicopter pilot would endeavour to maintain the maximum distance practically possible from houses, livestock and crops.

“Local residents may see the helicopter moving relatively quickly and at a low level along our transmission lines, and in some instances, it may need to hover to enable closer inspection of the lines,” Mr Edwards said.

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