Responsibilities of the network operator

SA Power Networks is responsible for maintaining clearances around all public supply lines. In some areas, the work can be shared with local councils.

They also maintain clearances for trees and vegetation when:

  • a powerline crosses private land but doesn’t supply electricity to the person living there
  • the vegetation grows naturally, such as self-sown or uncleared scrub around private supply lines.

Page last updated 16 October 2023

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Department for Energy and Mining
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https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/safe-energy-use/powerline-safety/vegetation-clearance-near-powerlines/responsibilities-of-the-network-operator
Last Updated:
16/10/23
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