Enerven and ElectraNet have renewed their long-standing infrastructure maintenance and emergency response partnership, signing a new agreement that will continue the relationship for an initial five-year term. The agreement covers the maintenance of ElectraNet’s transmission network and emergency response services, helping ensure the reliable supply of electricity to communities and industries across South Australia.
The customer
ElectraNet owns and operates South Australia’s high-voltage transmission network, delivering safe, reliable electricity to homes and businesses across the state.
ElectraNet is South Australia’s leader in electricity transmission, operating over 5,600 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and more than 90 high-voltage substations across a vast area of over 200,000 square kilometres. Their $2.5 billion network provides energy solutions to urban centres and remote areas alike and boasts one of the highest reliability levels in Australia.
The opportunity
The ElectraNet Maintenance and Asset Management Contract represents a critical partnership between Enerven and ElectraNet to deliver safe and efficient network maintenance services program, focused on the proactive and reactive maintenance of high-voltage transmission assets. Enerven brings deep expertise in asset management, field services, and risk-based maintenance planning to deliver consistent performance and reliability.
For nearly three decades, Enerven has supported the maintenance of South Australia’s transmission network and provided emergency response capability during severe weather events and other network incidents. The longevity of the partnership reflects a shared focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
Enerven’s scope includes the planning, scheduling, and execution of both routine and corrective maintenance activities, with a strong focus on risk management, asset lifecycle optimisation, and collaborative delivery. The contract supports ElectraNet’s commitment to providing a secure and reliable electricity supply to the region.
The program includes detailed planning and scheduling, prioritisation of maintenance tasks, field work dispatch, and emergency and short lead time maintenance response.
Enerven’s collaborative approach with ElectraNet’ ensures assets are maintained to the highest standard, supporting network stability and performance across South Australia.
One of the most notable demonstrations of this partnership was during South Australia’s 2016 statewide blackout. Enerven deployed over 100 employees to repair 22 transmission structures across three critical feeders, restoring power to the majority of customers within 16 hours despite extreme conditions.
The renewed agreement strengthens Enerven’s position as a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering maintenance, emergency response and major energy infrastructure projects across Australia.
The solution
The Solution
Key specifications and capabilities delivered by Enerven:
- Development and execution of yearly maintenance programs and high-level plans.
- Risk-based prioritisation of corrective maintenance tasks in consultation with ElectraNet.
- Field work dispatch protocols including job packs, SWMS, and pre-site preparation.
- Emergency and short lead time maintenance response including damage assessment, rectification planning, and temporary asset restoration.
- Delivery of asset refurbishment works and minor projects to extend asset life and support network reliability.
- Asset commissioning services to support new installations and upgrades.
- High voltage testing to validate asset integrity and ensure operational safety.
- Asset inspection capabilities including condition assessments, defect identification, and lifecycle planning.
- Remote Piloted Aircraft Services for asset inspections, site analysis, and conductor stringing.
- Asset failure response strategy prioritising safety, continuity, and collaboration.
- Site risk management through HIRAC and Site Management Plans.
- Performance reporting including KPIs, asset data, and trend analysis.
- Integration with ElectraNet’s CMMS/AMS systems for accurate asset data and work order tracking.
- Continuous improvement methodology applied to maintenance effectiveness and asset lifecycle cost analysis.
Enerven’s long-term commitment has enabled ElectraNet to maintain one of the highest network reliability levels in the country. By focusing on collaborative innovation and quality service delivery, Enerven has become an essential partner in ElectraNet’s operations.
