Latest News
This page provides updates on work taking place in areas affected by insulator pollution. Content is updated as new information becomes available.
Yorke Peninsula
Current activity
- Mobile generation was installed at Minlaton on 15 February to strengthen local supply while other remediation work continues
- Manual insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DATES]
- Helicopter insulator washing is taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DATES]
- Ongoing inspections to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Community meetings
- A community meeting took place in Minlaton on Tuesday 17 February. The discussion summary is available here.
- Additional community meetings will be listed on this page if scheduled.
Planned work
- Planned work for the Yorke Peninsula over the next two weeks is listed on the Planned Work page.
West Coast
Current activity
- Mobile generation is being installed at Cowell, scheduled for completion by 27 February
- Manual insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DAYS]
- Helicopter insulator washing is taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DATES].
- Ongoing inspections to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Community meetings
- Cowell community meeting – Monday 2 March, 6.00pm–8.00pm, Cowell Institute 8 Main St, Cowell SA 5602, Australia. Register to attend https://events.humanitix.com/sapn-cowell-community.
- Cowell community meeting summary – [LINK – once available]
Planned work
- Planned work for the West Coast is listed on the Planned Work page.
Limestone Coast
Current activity
- Mobile generation is being installed at Beachport, scheduled for completion by 20 February
- Manual insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DAYS]
Helicopter insulator washing is taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DATES].
Ongoing inspections to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Community meetings
· A community meeting is being held in Beachport on 24 February, with information provided by SA Power Networks.
Planned work
· Planned work for the Limestone Coast is listed on the Planned Work page. [LINK]
Kangaroo Island
Current activity
Manual insulator washing and targeted replacement of the most affected insulators are taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DAYS]
Helicopter insulator washing is taking place in [LOCATIONS] on [DATES].
Ongoing inspections to identify assets most at risk and prioritise further washing and replacement
Planned work
· Planned work for Kangaroo Island is listed on the Planned Work page.
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