Residents of the remote Northern Territory community of Ali Curung will soon benefit from a more reliable electricity supply, with Power and Water installing a new standby generator to reduce the impact of power outages.

Ali Curung is supplied by a 170km high-voltage line connected to the Tennant Creek regulated network. This distance and remoteness can delay power restoration due to the time needed to locate faults, undertake repairs, manage vegetation clearance approvals and respond to bushfire damage.

To strengthen energy resilience in the community, Power and Water is replacing an existing 380kW standby generator, which has been taken out of service due to safety concerns, with a new 660kW unit.

The $1.35 million project will provide greater backup capacity during network outages and help maintain essential services.

Power and Water delivers essential services to 72 remote communities across the Northern Territory, often operating in challenging conditions due to severe weather, wildlife, bushfires and vast distances.

Reliable electricity is critical for communities like Ali Curung, where power supports homes, health clinics, schools and other essential infrastructure.

Power and Water is working closely with stakeholders throughout the project to ensure delivery is carried out respectfully and in line with cultural requirements.

Image: New generator being lifted into position in Ali Curung.

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