Keeping the network safe
Keeping the network safe
We work continuously to keep the electricity network safe and reliable.
This page brings together the key programs and activities involved in maintaining the network and keeping it safe, from routine inspections through to bushfire prevention and coordinating safely with land management activities.
You'll find information on the asset inspection program, our bushfire mitigation strategy and how crews access electricity assets on private property when needed. There's also guidance on the coordination required around hazard reduction burns.
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Asset inspection program
Find out how we look after and maintain our power network. From our regular pole inspections to how we keep the network operating safely.
Bushfire mitigation
Read about our ongoing efforts to minimise bushfires across our networks through innovation, state-of-the-art tech, consultations and community engagement.
Accessing electricity assets on private property
Sometimes our crews need to access private property to inspect, maintain and repair our electricity assets. Many of our poles, lines and other equipment are situated on private properties, so access is essential to deliver safe and reliable power to our customers.
Hazard reduction burns
Planned burns play an important role in reducing bushfire risk and supporting land management but burning near electrical infrastructure introduces additional risks. Careful planning and coordination helps keep crews safe and ensures reliable power for the community.