SA Power Networks shares how they are contributing to a cool, greener city and state while maintaining a focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability.

The reliability of South Australia’s distribution network is crucial to the business, economic and environmental sustainability of our state. Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own and the key objectives of the Vegetation Management Advisory Group keep this front of mind. They include:

• Investigate initiatives to improve the management of vegetation around powerlines

• Review our long-term Vegetation Management Strategy

• Educate and raise awareness of appropriate species selection for planting near electrical infrastructure

• Explore opportunities for partnerships in programs or initiatives including those concerned with greening or urban canopy improvement

We have a legislated responsibility to ensure a compliant, safe, and reliable network which requires a comprehensive Vegetation Management Program. We also need to keep our costs as low as possible to reduce the impact on current cost of living pressures for energy consumers in South Australia.

That’s why we are actively engaging with our stakeholders to improve our processes and investigate ways to reduce the impact of climate change. We are committed to ensuring South Australia and Adelaide remain beautiful places to live by contributing to a greener, cooler, more resilient green canopy.