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Power and Water Corporation is the sole provider of electricity, water supply and sewerage services to almost 80,000 customers across the Northern Territory ?¨C an area of more than 1.3 million square kilometres. Power and Water Corporation is the sole provider of electricity, water supply and sewerage services to almost 80,000 customers across the Northern Territory ?¨C an area of more than 1.3 million square kilometres. Power and Water Corporation is the sole provider of electricity, water supply and sewerage services to almost 80,000 customers across the Northern Territory ?¨C an area of more than 1.3 million square kilometres.
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Business as usual at Power and Water

19 Dec 2011

Santa won’t be the only one working hard this Christmas.

For many of the staff at Power and Water it will be business as usual as they continue to provide services 24/7 to more than 80,000 customers across the Northern Territory.

During the wet season, heavy rain, lightning strikes and fallen trees are the major cause of power outages and problems with water services in the Top End.

Despite all the protection systems, when a tree falls onto powerlines or uproots a water main, hands-on repair is necessary.

Power and Water’s Networks crew maintain more than 8,000 kilometres of powerlines and will remain on-call throughout the festive season.

System Control also operates around the clock, receiving calls about service interruptions and dispatching crews to restore services.

Water Services crews will be ready to repair broken water mains, remove blockages to sewer pipes and ensure that pump stations are working effectively.

If residents are going away this wet season, we suggest that fridges and freezers are emptied and sensitive electrical equipment is unplugged to minimise the possibility of damage in a power outage. Also, to ensure your account is up to date call customers services 1800 245 092 to settle any bills. Bill can paid online at powerwater.com.au/pay

For more information about how to prepare for storms and cyclones, customers can visit powerwater.com.au/cyclones_storms_floods

After a severe weather event, Power and Water’s first priority is to ensure public and employee safety.

If you happen to come across fallen power lines anywhere, keep yourself and others well away and call Power and Water’s emergency number on 1800 245 090 or if the situation is life threatening call emergency services on 000.

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The Power and Water Corporation is the Northern Territory of Australia's provider of electricity, water and sewerage services.
We are one of the largest businesses in the Territory with assets in excess of $1.2 billion and servicing around 80,000 customers.