Just 11 without power after Glenorchy snow

Power has been restored to all but 11 customers in the Glenorchy area after a spring snow dump earlier this week caused extensive damage to trees and electricity infrastructure.

Glenorchy township had been cut off due to fallen trees on the road at Bob’s Cove and had power restored by 6.45pm last night, Aurora Energy's external relations adviser Karen Melville said today.

Response crews were continuing work to restore power to the remaining 11 affected customers in Paradise and Kinloch near Glenorchy, she said.

More than 4700 customers in Arrowtown, Frankton, Dalefield, Queenstown and Glenorchy areas lost power after fallen trees, snow-loaded branches and heavy snow played havoc with power lines.

Ms Melville said response crews worked hard under very trying conditions to identify and repair equipment, and power was progressively restored to most customers by yesterday evening.

The lines company thanked contractors for their "outstanding efforts in difficult conditions" to clear trees and repair damage, often in inaccessible areas.

If anyone is still without power, please call Aurora Energy on 0800 22 00 05.

Felled trees blocked Glenorchy Road after wintry weather earlier this week. Photo: QLDC
Felled trees blocked Glenorchy Road after wintry weather earlier this week. Photo: QLDC

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Felled by workers, we assume?

 

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