Victorian farmers raise safety concerns over ‘sagging’ transmission lines

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Victorian farmer Andy Maher says the energy commissioner visited his property today and expressed concerns over the low height of transmission lines. “He understands the position I am in and other farmers … along the line are in a similar situation, and these lines are sagging in numerous places,” Mr Maher told Sky News host Rita Panahi. “And they are very big health and safety issues.”

Victorian farmer Andy Maher says the energy commissioner visited his property today and expressed concerns over the low height of transmission lines.

“He understands the position I am in and other farmers … along the line are in a similar situation, and these lines are sagging in numerous places,” Mr Maher told Sky News host Rita Panahi.

 

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