This page provides updates on work taking place in areas affected by insulator pollution. Content is updated as new information becomes available. Regional updates are listed further down this page.
The table below shows our progress on insulator washing and upgrades across impacted areas.
| Region | Total poles to be washed | Total completed | % Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyre Peninsula | 1196 | 469 | 39% |
| Kangaroo Island | 24 | 24 | 100% |
| Lower Murray | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Mid North | 896 | 369 | 41% |
| South East | 128 | 56 | 44% |
| Upper North | 207 | 207 | 100% |
| Lower Yorke Peninsula | 1143 | 634 | 55% |
| Upper Yorke Peninsula | 1112 | 417 | 38% |
| Totals | 4731 | 2201 | 47% |
Last Updated: 24 February 2026
Yorke Peninsula
Current activity
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Insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place across the region
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Mobile generation was installed at Minlaton in February to strengthen local supply while other remediation work continues
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Helicopter insulator washing is taking place from the first week of March
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Ongoing inspections are underway to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Community meetings
- A community meeting took place in Minlaton on 17 February. The discussion summary is available here.
- Additional community meetings will be listed on this page if scheduled.
Planned work
- Planned work in relation to insulator pollution for the Yorke Peninsula over the next two weeks is listed on the Planned Work page.
Eyre Peninsula
Current activity
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Insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place across the region
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Mobile generation was installed at Cowell in February to strengthen local supply while other remediation work continues
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Helicopter insulator washing is taking place in March
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Ongoing inspections are underway to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Community meetings
- Cowell community meeting – 2 March, 6.00pm–8.00pm, Cowell Institute 8 Main St, Cowell SA 5602. Register to attend https://events.humanitix.com/sapn-cowell-community.
- Cowell community meeting summary will be available following the meeting
Planned work
- Planned work in relation to insulator pollution for the Eyre Peninsula is listed on the Planned Work page.
Limestone Coast
Current activity
- Insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place across the region
- Mobile generation is being installed at Beachport in early March
- Ongoing inspections to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Community meetings
- A community meeting was held in Beachport on 24 February, with information provided by SA Power Networks.
Planned work
- Planned work in relation to insulator pollution for the Limestone Coast is listed on the Planned Work page.
Kangaroo Island
Current activity
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Insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place across the region
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Backup generation is in place at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island
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Ongoing inspections are underway to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Planned work
- Planned work in relation to insulator pollution for Kangaroo Island is listed on the Planned Work page.