Planned maintenance in the Riverland on Sunday 23 November
Urgent planned work to ensure power reliability in the Riverland.
On Sunday, 23 November, we will be conducting critical maintenance in the Riverland area that will affect power to areas around Cadell and Ramco.
Outage map correction – Waikerie and Morgan townships not affected
Currently, the power outage map on our website incorrectly shows that the township of Waikerie and Morgan will lose power during this work. These two townships will not be affected. This is due to a technical issue with our mapping system, and we are working to resolve it. We apologise for any confusion caused.
Why this work is important
The maintenance involves replacing 66,000 Volt insulators that were damaged by lightning, along with other essential repairs to the same pole. If not addressed promptly, there is a risk of a widespread and extended unplanned outage.
We understand the concerns raised by the Council and the community, particularly regarding the importance of electricity supply for primary producers and residents during warm weather.
Night-time work wasn’t viable in this case due to safety constraints, as we do not have heavy vehicle access to the site, nor are we able to take in floodlights necessary for crew safety.
This highly specialised work on high-voltage assets requires careful planning and scheduling, which limits flexibility compared to routine maintenance. Significant works like these must be scheduled weeks in advance, and weather conditions cannot always be predicted.
Updated timing
In response to community concerns, we have reassessed the timing of this work. Power will now be restored by 12pm on Sunday, and notifications have been sent to all impacted customers to advise them of the revised schedule.
Our crews will be working hard to complete the job safely and efficiently, ensuring power is restored as quickly as possible.
Forecast for Sunday
The current forecast for Sunday is 36 degrees. Our crews will aim to complete the work and restore power as early as possible to minimise disruption to the community.