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When Country Energy formed in July 2001, we began
a long-term program to upgrade our network, improve
supply reliability and lift overall service levels. In the
past four years, we have spent more than $560 million
on our network and associated services, with plans to
invest an additional $1.2 billion between 2005 and 2009.
$187 million investment
The past 12 months has seen substantial investment
in our network – all aimed at cementing the reliability
of our unique regional electricity network and catering
for increased demands and the rising expectations of
our diverse customer base. More than $187 million was
spent on the network during 2004-2005, with a further
$1.2 billion pledged for the next five years.
The challenge of distributing a safe and reliable power
supply to such a vast geographic area, which includes
some of the fastest-growing areas of the State,
requires innovative, state-of-the-art solutions and
forward thinking.
Major initiatives of the past 12 months included the
conversion and re-construction of sub-transmission
powerlines, construction of new zone substations and
the upgrade of major powerlines.
Network investment by region
Northern – $14.8 million
North Western – $18 million
Far North Coast – $41 million
Far North Coast Region
Northern Region
North Western Region
Mid North Coast – $29 million
Mid North Coast Region
Central
Western Region
Central Western – $9.3 million
South Western
Region
Riverina
Region
South Western – $8.3 million
South
Eastern
Region
South Eastern – $19 million
Riverina – $20.5 million
COUNTRY ENERGY ANNUAL REPORT 2004–2005