Notification of works
Powerline upgrades in Blakeview, Craigmore and Uleybury
Wednesday 14 January 2026
What we are doing
The 'Uley Road' high voltage powerline supplies power to communities in Elizabeth Downs, Craigmore, Uleybury, One Tree Hill and Yattalunga from the Elizabeth Downs substation. A secondary supply line also provides power to customers in Blakeview.
We’re replacing around four kilometres of this ageing powerline and related equipment, including 25 Stobie poles, to maintain power reliability and to ensure we can meet increasing local electricity demand. The new powerline will be more resistant to corrosion.
Our work is along Craigmore Road, Viney Drive and then across private property to the east. The new poles will be replaced in the same, or similar location, to the existing poles.
How this affects you
Our contractor Equipped Civil will install new pole footings. Our powerline crews will install the new Stobie poles, replace our overhead powerlines, and remove the old poles on completion.
Some preliminary works impacted the Blakeview area in December. The current stage of works start in January 2026 and we expect to be completed by June 2026. The work will be completed as day work Mondays to Fridays between 8am and 4pm, with the possibility of some weekend works.
Due to the nature of the terrain on unsealed roads, we aim to complete the work before heavier rains in winter.
Traffic management
Traffic management will be in place while our crews are working in public areas. Temporary speed limits, lane closures, partial road closures, and possible detours will be in place for the safety of workers, road users and pedestrians. We will minimise disruption as much as possible and appreciate the patience and support of our local community and visitors affected by this work.
Power outages
Some customers may be affected by power outages scheduled between January and March. We will notify customers in advance of any power outages that will affect them, typically with two weeks' notice for customers subscribed to our free SMS/ email notification service, however we will aim for more notice.
We will mail cards to customers not registered for the SMS/ email service, however there may be delays in customers receiving the post.
We encourage anyone not already subscribed, to sign up for updates using the National Meter Identifier (NMI) found on your electricity bill. You're welcome to call us on 13 12 61 for help if you need it.
Subscribing is a helpful way to receive updates related to planned and unplanned power outages, as well as other disruptions such as night works or noise.
Map of work location
Map: The work area in the built up part of Craigmore (work continues east along Craigmore Road).
Thank you
We know this work will have some significant local impacts, and we appreciate the support and patience of the local community throughout this work. We apologise for any inconvenience or disruption.
Our work dates and hours may vary due to weather conditions or unexpected circumstances.
Further information
If you have any questions about our work, please contact Natalie on (08) 7326 2924 during business hours, or email us at CustomerCommunication@sapowernetworks.com.au
- General Enquires: 13 12 61
- Interpreter service: 13 14 50
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