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.
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SA Power Networks' Protocol for Vegetation Management near Powerlines 2024-2027 - have your say
A framework for consultation between SA Power Networks, landholders, and the community.
The Protocol is intended to provide a guide for working with key stakeholders to improve vegetation management outcomes. It also seeks to develop a more sustainable approach that balances the need to manage risk with the ongoing value and amenity of trees.
SA Power Networks’ Protocol was originally developed and endorsed in 2016 by the LGA Board and reflects feedback from our consultative groups, Local Government, and other key stakeholders with consideration of opportunities for improvement and greater collaboration.
We are seeking feedback on how our engagement opportunities discussed in the Protocol can be improved while also meeting our objectives of:
- Communicating our legislated responsibilities outlining the responsibilities of other stakeholders in relation to planning and management of vegetation near powerlines.
- Providing a framework and procedures to describe how we communicate, coordinate, and consult with Local Government, Landholders, and other stakeholders to improve vegetation management outcomes.
- Outlining opportunities to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to deliver better outcomes for the community.
View the Protocol document on the Documents section on the side.
Submissions on the revised protocol can be made via:
- The Talking Power website - Vegetation Management Advisory Group | Talking Power or
- Email to Erin Hampton, Stakeholder Engagement lead – erin.hampton@sapowernetworks.com.au(External link)
Feedback will be open for 4 weeks - 1st July to 1st August 2024
Following any further feedback, the protocol will go to our Vegetation Management Advisory Group for endorsement.
If you would like any further information, please contact Erin Hampton on 0409 670 184 or via email on erin.hampton@sapowernetworks.com.au(External link)
The Protocol will be reviewed again in 2027.
SA Power Networks acknowledges the multiple Traditional Owners of the lands that host the South Australian electricity network and their connections to land, sea and community. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge that these are living cultures.
