Basslink completes first joint
Basslink’s cable repair vessel, the Ile de Re, is returning to Geelong having successfully completed the first of three jointing exercises.
15 Apr: Basslink interconnector update
Repair work on the Basslink cable continues to progress well, and the interconnector remains on track to return to service in June as previously advised.
Basslink interconnector fault pinpointed
Basslink has successfully pinpointed the fault location on the interconnector and removed it from the cable on Easter Sunday.
Media Release: Basslink slams misinformation
Basslink has labeled misinformation promoted by Tasmanian Unions about the progress of its repairs as scurrilous, completely misleading and factually inaccurate.
13 Mar: Basslink interconnector update
Since cutting the cable on Friday night (11 March), Basslink has now capped the cable and determined the fault to be located in the northern section.
10 Mar: Clarification
Basslink can confirm that at the time of the outage on 20 December 2015, its interconnector was importing power into Tasmania.
8 Mar: Basslink interconnector repair progresses
Basslink has today announced that it has refined the probable fault location and would proceed to the next phase which involves cutting the cables.
25 Feb: Basslink interconnector update
Basslink has progressed with its fault location phase and continues to work around the clock to return the interconnector to operational status.
12 Feb: Basslink interconnector update
Work continues in Bass Strait with the Basslink team presently doing its best to narrow down the fault location on the cable.
27 Jan: Basslink interconnector update
Initial cable inspection did not reveal any obvious seabed disruption; Cable vessel sailing to Bass Strait after program of significant works in Geelong; Second phase of vessel activity expected to…
Basslink resumes full service
Following the recent reported outage of the Basslink interconnector on Saturday 17 April, Basslink returned to full operational service on Monday 26 April at 6:24pm.
Basslink outage
The Basslink interconnector was taken out of service following a problem in the valve hall at the George Town Converter Station in Tasmania on Saturday 17 April.
Media Statement Clarifying Events of Jan 09
During the period 28-30 January 2009, record high temperatures were recorded in Victoria and Tasmania, resulting in high electricity demands in Victoria and South Australia on the 29th and 30th…
Contrary to media reports Basslink did not ‘trip’ or fail during yesterday’s extreme heat
Basslink is operating as per design and protectively blocks when ambient temperatures climb above the limits of its design specifications.