Powercor has deployed over 200 field workers to areas affected by bushfires. Crews are focusing on rebuilding destroyed network sections and restoring power to approximately 1,280 customers.
Key restoration updates:
- Ravenswood and Harcourt: Power restoration is anticipated today.
- Mt Alexander Communications Tower: A specialized team has been mobilized to rebuild the power supply. Due to steep and difficult terrain, this work is expected to take multiple days.
- Natimuk: Most customers are expected to have power restored by tomorrow.
- Cobram: Power restoration is expected today.
- Skipton/Streatham: Work is projected to be completed by the end of Wednesday.
- Shelford/Meredith: The final clean-up is expected to be completed today.
A Powercor spokesperson stated that most customers are expected to have power restored by the end of Wednesday. These estimated restoration times may be subject to change based on further assessments.