Mudgee and Gulgong residents can expect to see helicopters patrolling the skies in coming weeks to identify any potential bushfire risks and asses the condition of TransGrid towers and powerlines.
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A specialist team will inspect over 13,000 kilometres of transmission line and infrastructure across TransGrid's state-wide network.
These annual safety inspections are an important part of our comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the transmission network is safe for the community and our staff.
- TransGrid Customer Engagement Manager, Darren Clarke
The patrols identify vegetation encroachments along transmission line easements and check infrastructure for any maintenance issues.
"We would like to thank the community for their understanding as we carry out our inspection program and remind the public to exercise caution around transmission lines and towers," Mr Clarke said.