Bushfire Mitigation – Clear to Sky Program

Essential Energy is committed to maintaining a safe and reliable electricity network. A key part of this commitment is managing bushfire risk across the 183,099 kilometres of powerlines we operate throughout regional, rural, and remote NSW.

In partnership with industry experts and the University of Melbourne, we have updated our bushfire risk modelling to ensure we’re doing everything possible to keep the community safe from bushfire risk.

The updated modelling has identified new areas of increased bushfire risk. To address this, we’re updating our vegetation management processes in these areas to address this risk. This may include removing more vegetation than we have previously – we’re doing this to reduce the risk of bushfires and to protect the community and the environment where bushfire risk is high.

We will work closely with affected landholders and stakeholders to minimise impacts. The full process from inspection through to vegetation treatment, may take several weeks to allow time to work with impacted landholders.

For more information, refer to the Fact Sheet or FAQs, email our representatives indicated or contact us on 13 23 91.

Clear to Sky Program interactive map

Click here to view our interactive map showing areas where bushfire risk is identified as high and included in this program.

When using the map, please note:

• Red areas indicate vegetation management zones included in this program.
• Not all land within the red boundary will be inspected or cleared. Only areas close to powerlines where vegetation poses a safety or bushfire risk will be managed.