Power pole and line upgrade works in Melton South

We’re carrying out essential works on the electricity network to help keep power safe and reliable for the Melton South and surrounding community, while also supporting growing demand in the area.

Project type:Network Project
Current stage:Underway
Project duration:May 2026 – late 2026
Powercor

These works will involve the replacement of power poles and powerlines, as well as some minor underground works on High Street.

As part of this project, there will be temporary road closures and traffic changes on:

  • Ferris Road
  • Melton Highway

When

Works will be carried out intermittently from 8pm - 4am

  • Monday 26 to Thursday 29 October 
  • Friday 30 October and Monday 9 November 
DatesRoad disruption
Monday 26 and 
Tuesday 27 October
Northbound closure on Ferris Road
Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October Stop and holds at round about at intersection of High St and Melton Highway
Friday 30 October and Monday 9 NovemberSouthbound closure on Ferris Road

Map of works area: 

Map of where power pole and line upgrade works in Melton South
legends showing the works area in the map above

Major outages

Due to a storm event we have major outages across our network. For up to date information please visit our outage map

View the outage map