Update 1 - Power Outages - Roxburgh and Millers Flat: 27 November 2017, 9:30am

Our crews are working hard to get power back on to customers as soon as safely possible, however, access to carry out repairs is being hampered by wash-outs.

We currently have around 300 customers without power in Roxburgh and Millers Flat.

• 186 customers in the northern part of Roxburgh have been without power since last night. Line crews attended the fault yesterday evening and isolated the area for safety, but could not carry out repairs due to unsafe work conditions caused by the weather. Line crews were back this morning continue repairs. The priority this morning will be to connect temporary supply to restore power to the town’s water treatment station.
• 121 customers in Millers Flat have been without power since last night after it appears a vehicle has hit a power pole. Line crews will be back to assess the situation as soon as possible today.

We thank customers for their patience while we work to restore power to remaining customers. At this stage we are unable to give a time when power will be restored but will provide updates as information becomes available.

Always keep well clear of fallen power lines or damaged electrical equipment and treat them as live at all times.

Keep safe

We understand the inconvenience that service interruptions cause and we will be working hard to restore power to affected customers as soon as is safely possible. The safety of the public and line crews is of primary importance at all times.

People should take care be prepared for the possibility of electricity-related hazards and power outages, in particular:

• Always keep well clear of fallen power lines or damaged electrical equipment and treat them as live at all times
• Watch out for falling tree branches as these can cause damage to power lines
• If a power outage occurs, switch appliances off at the wall to avoid possible damage to electrical appliances when power is restored
• Be prepared for power outages. Make sure you have adequate food supplies, warm clothing and bedding, torch and spare batteries, battery radio and an alternative source of heating and cooking.
• People using medical equipment that relies on electricity should ensure they are prepared for power disruptions and if there is an immediate health threat, contact their health provider or call 111.

ENDS