Fact Sheet: Fire Safety
Managing the risks posed by bushfires is an important consideration in both project planning and design, and in eventual operation by a network service provider.
We understand that new proposed transmission infrastructure is creating concern around how fire risk will be managed. In Victoria, there are currently around 6,500 kilometres of transmission lines. Bushfires have been managed and successfully fought around transmission infrastructure for decades.
We have been working closely with the CFA to try and answer key questions and provide further information to address concerns. An FAQ document prepared by the CFA on fire risk and transmission can be found below.
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Electricity Transmission Lines
As Victoria expands and adapts its electricity transmission network to accommodate our growing renewable generation sector, safety remains paramount.
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FAQ: Firefighting and Transmission Lines
The Country Fire Authority (CFA) answers the most frequently asked questions regarding fire management around transmission lines.
