Network Safety

Safety is essential. Appropriate guidelines and strict procedures assist in ensuring the transmission network operates safely.

Transmission Lines

Fire and flood safety around transmission towers and lines. Powerlink's high voltage network extends 1,700km from north of Cairns to New South Wales, comprising of 15,337 circuit kilometres of transmission lines.

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Guidelines & Procedures

Powerlink's safety guidelines and procedures are consistent with the Energy Networks Australia (ENA) National Guidelines, and support the objectives of the National Electricity Safety Code.

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Electric & Magnetic Fields

Electric and magnetic fields are found everywhere electricity or electrical equipment is being used – including in the home, office, work sites and around transmission lines.

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Emergencies

1800 353 031

Report fallen powerlines or network damage 24 hours, 7 days a week

General Enquiries

1800 635 369
07 3860 2111

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm

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