New reliability measures in fruit growing areas

2 April, 2024

Powercor has installed hundreds of insulator guards and visual warning devices on power poles and lines across the Goulburn Valley to address a series of power outages in fruit growing areas in recent months.

25 March: listen to interview with ABC Shepparton on bat strikes in the region

Large colonies of bats have been impacting the network mostly in and around the Tatura and Cobram areas, but also the Mooroopna and Numurkah areas.

They’ve caused several flashovers, damaging insulators and causing momentary and sustained outages.

This has been among the worst seasons for bat strikes on our network in decades.

Our crews have also set up a pulsing light in an orchard near Tatura to further deter nearby colonies.

We appreciate these outages have been frustrating and we want to thank customers for their patience.

We will continue to monitor performance of the network in these areas and will adjust our response as needed.

CitiPower and Powercor acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the lands and waters where we operate. We recognise First Peoples’ unique rights as Traditional Owners and their deep spiritual connection to Country, and thank them for continuing to care for it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.

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