An unexpected power outage in Welcome Bay is leaving hundreds of properties without power.
Powerco reports that a field crew is attending damaged equipment in Welcome Bay following the unexpected outage at 8.21am.
Initially 1594 properties in Welcome Bay experienced a power cut, with power now restored to most homes, and a remaining 71 properties still waiting to have their power switched back on.
A SunLive reader says a power line came down on Welcome Bay Road near the Welcome Bay shops following being struck by a now deceased seagull.
The estimated time for restoration of power to the remaining Welcome Bay properties is unknown at this stage.
At the scene?
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2 comments
Struth!
Posted on 25-08-2024 14:10 | By Justin T.
That must have been one hell of a big bird!
@ Justin T.....
Posted on 25-08-2024 21:06 | By groutby
....yup....must have been 'Arnie the Norwegian Blue Seagull'...now deceased....swooped into the unknown and now.....nailed to a perch somewhere....:)
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