Private Lines

More than 30,000 customers have a private overhead electric line in CitiPower and Powercor's network areas. These usually run between existing electricity lines on public roadways to a premises on a private property, or between different premises on one property - for instance between a house and shed.

CitiPower and Powercor inspect private overhead electric lines every two and half years. This is a free service. If a line requires maintenance, vegetation clearing or undergrounding, the owner will be advised.

If a private line requires electrical repairs, a registered electrical contractor must be engaged to carry out the repairs. A Certificate of Electrical Safety must be issued by the registered electrical contractor once the repairs are completed.

CitiPower and Powercor Australia strongly recommend that you engage a professional tree feller to clear private overhead electric lines of vegetation. Contact between trees and power lines can be fatal.

If you have received a defect notice and the repairs have been completed, you can advise us by completing the forms below. Or contact us on 13 22 06 for more information.