Transmission Line Inspections

Transmission Line Inspections

As part of our routine maintenance program, ElectraNet undertakes regular inspections of our state's overhead transmission lines by helicopter.

Undertaking these precautionary inspections assists us in maintaining the electricity transmission network to reduce the possibility of supply interruptions and ensure the maximum protection and safety of South Australian communities.

Flights are scheduled between the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm during July to December each year, along all major transmission lines across the state, including:

•   Eyre Peninsula

Whyalla, Cowell, Kimba, Cleve, Wudinna, Lock, Port Lincoln and
surrounding areas.

•   Upper North / Northern Flinders Ranges

Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Quorn, Pimba, Leigh Creek, Hawker and
surrounding areas.

•   Yorke Peninsula

Kadina, Maitland, Ardrossan, Yorketown and surrounding areas.

•   Mid North / Adelaide Plains

Clare, Brinkworth, Mintaro, Waterloo, Robertstown, Snowtown,
Balaklava, Templers, Dorrien, Roseworthy, Gawler and
surrounding areas.

•   Metropolitan Adelaide

LeFevre Peninsula, Salisbury, Parafield Gardens, Magill, Belair,
Blackwood, Flagstaff Hill, Happy Valley, Morphett Vale and
surrounding areas.

•   Mount Lofty Ranges / Murray Valley

Hillbank, One Tree Hill, Birdwood, Gumeracha, Magill,
Mount Barker, Cherry Gardens, Happy Valley, Belair, Blackwood,
Flagstaff Hill, Tungkillo, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Mannum
and surrounding areas.

•   South East

Bordertown, Keith, Naracoorte, Lucindale, Penola,
Mount Gambier, Millicent and surrounding areas.

Annual Inspection Program