Hmmmm, read a few comments here about a recent incident of a kite hitting power lines. Some facts. The incident occurred around 3:30pm Monday 28th November 2011 coner Hawker St and Safety Bay Road. The kite pulled down two (2) overhead lines of the 22kv main distribution lines causing blackouts for most of Shoalwater and Safety Bay. Full power restoration and repairs were not completed until after 8pm that evening. The repairs required a full Western Power crew that included an elevating work platform to conduct the repairs. A Western Power emergency response vehicle remained at the scene throughout to ensure no danger to the public and to direct traffic when the main work began. Sections of both Safety Bay Road and Hawker Street were closed during the main repair. I understand no one was injured but a member of the public pushing a pram was put in danger as the kite blew across the road. I think it would be responsible for the owner/operator of the kite to get in touch with Western Power and apologise for the trouble and inconvenience caused.
