Essential Energy will conduct planned power outages in Wilcannia on 20 and 21 November 20 and 21 2025 as part of electricity network upgrade works associated with the Wilcannia Water Treatment Plant.

Authorised electrical contractors will complete work on Essential Energy's electricity network in the area, requiring two planned power outages to ensure safe access to the infrastructure.

Conditions permitting, the outages have been scheduled between 8am and 4pm on Thursday, November 20 2025 and Friday, November 21. Essential Energy has sent standard outage notifications to affected customers, advising them of the specific dates and times of the planned interruptions.

The company has apologised for any inconvenience caused by the works and thanked customers for their understanding as the important infrastructure upgrade is completed.

Customers who rely on a continuous supply of power are encouraged to have a contingency plan in place for when power supplies are impacted, whether for planned work or as a result of faults and emergencies.

Essential Energy has provided handy tips to help prepare for and manage power outages, which can be found at essentialenergy.com.au/outage-tips.

Customers with questions relating to the work can contact Essential Energy on 13 23 91, referencing NAR# 623856.

Information about planned and unplanned outages in the area can be accessed at essentialenergy.com.au/outages.

In an emergency, customers should call 000, while network enquiries can be directed to 13 23 91 and power outage reports to 13 20 80.