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Prepare for power outages ahead of extreme weather
Householders are being urged to prepare for potential power outages with strong winds expected to hit parts of the state late tonight and into tomorrow. Weather forecasts are predicting wind gusts of more than 100km/h in parts of central and western Victoria, with strong winds also predicted for the metropolitan region.The worst of the weather…
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Kyneton network upgrade boost for solar systems
Rooftop solar systems in the Kyneton district will operate better following an intensive program of works by electricity distributor Powercor over the next two months. Targeting areas with high levels of rooftop solar penetration, the Solar Hotspots Program will improve export capacity and reduce tripping of solar systems that can otherwise be caused by voltage…
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New digs for Kyneton crews
The Kyneton team of electricity distributor Powercor has moved into a new depot. The $10 million development at Redesdale Road replaces the former depot that was built in 1979. The depot includes better office facilities, storage areas for equipment and fleet, and can support the future expansion of the workforce. A heritage-listed tree was also…
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Not up to scratch
Poor tree pruning has brought Powercor’s electric line clearance works to a standstill in the Macedon Ranges until the company and local council agree on a work plan.Powercor contractors were criticised for leaving trees damaged and unsightly at several locations across the shire during its bushfire mitigation program, prompting council intervention in January.Since then, council’s…
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Town powered down
Malmsbury business operators have suffered through an extraordinarily bad run of power outages this past summer. On seven occasions since November, traders experienced power outages at some of their busiest trading times. The outages have been the result of severe weather combined with the use of bushfire mitigation technology installed at electrical substations in areas…
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Anger over ‘brutal’ pruning in New Gisborne
Recent pruning of heritage trees to clear powerlines in New Gisborne’s main street has been described by angry residents as “brutal”. Local resident Ray Keane said the beautiful oaks and elms that lined Station Street were more than 100 years old. “We contacted Powercor and we met a couple of representatives on site and expressed…
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NETWORKS DOWN
Residents across the region vented their anger last week with mobile phone services disrupted from Tuesday to Thursday and power outages during Friday’s 40-degree heat leaving many sweltering. Seven days of planned works to the Kyneton area mobile phone network were abandoned on Friday after Telstra reassessed their suitability going into the day’s forecast heat…
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Tree trim too far
Powercor has apologised for powerline tree maintenance taken a step too far in a heritage area of Lancefield. Residents lodged complaints with the company following the annual maintenance works in Dunsford Street last week, which is home to magnificent aged horse chestnut trees. Resident Deb Dunn said she was devastated to see about 70 per…
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Powercor’s new Kyneton depot
Construction is underway on a new $10M Powercor depot at Kyneton. The facility is being built on the same road as the existing one – at 44 Redesdale Road – but will be significantly larger. The depot will have improved office facilities, storage areas for equipment and fleet, and will support the future expansion of…
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Wild weather on the way
Wild weather is predicted for tomorrow with a trough then strong cold front set to cross Victoria, accompanied by strong winds and a chance of thunderstorms. Extreme weather events this winter have led to calls for communities in central Victoria to be well prepared for the risk of power outages. In the first half of…