Some rural customers are experiencing power outages due to insulator pollution
The issue is impacting areas including the Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, Limestone Coast, Lower Murray and Kangaroo Island
Read the latest:
- 23 February - Community meeting planned for Cowell on Monday 2 March
We know the impact of ongoing power outages linked to insulator pollution has been significant for parts of the Eyre Peninsula.
We are holding a community meeting at the Cowell Institute on Monday 2 March to listen to members of the community, and to explain what has been happening. We will outline the actions underway, answer questions, and be open about what we are still working to understand.
Location: Cowell Institute 8 Main Street Cowell
Date: Monday 2 March
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Register to attend: https://events.humanitix.com/sapn-cowell-community
- 20 February - Minlaton community meeting: What we heard and what happens next
- 13 February - Media Release - SA Power Networks to hold Yorke Peninsula community meeting as taskforce response steps up
- 12 February - Community meeting planned for Minlaton on Tuesday 17 February
SA Power Networks will be engaging with the local community regarding the impacts of insulator pollution and its plans and actions to address the issue in the short and long term.
Location: Minlaton Town Hall, 57 Main St, Minlaton
Date: Tuesday 17 February
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
- 10 February - ElectraNet Outage Notice - Planned maintenance work at the Yorke Peninsula overnight Saturday 21 February - Early Sunday 22 February.
- 6 February - Draft schedule of planned works for dates, locations and the number of customers affected when our pollution remediation program involves a power outage
- 20 January
Media release - SA Power Networks steps up response to insulator pollution with dedicated taskforce
- 20 January
ElectraNet Outage Notice - Urgent maintenance work at the Yoke Peninsula overnight 21/22 January.
Why are outages happening
Insulator pollution occurs when airborne contaminants such as dust, dirt and salt build up on power line insulators during extended dry conditions. When combined with moisture such as dew or high humidity, this build-up can reduce the insulating capability of the equipment, allowing electricity to track across the surface and trigger outages. Read more about outages due to insulator pollution.
We recognise that these frequent outages are frustrating for our customers.
What we are doing
We have established a dedicated multi-disciplinary taskforce to strengthen our response to insulator pollution, following the re-emergence of the issue across parts of regional South Australia.
Video - Insulator pollution explained
More
Significant rainfall is ultimately one of the best ways to fully resolve and manage the issue of insulator pollution.