Grouts Electrical wins NECA award for bushfire recovery electrical work

Grouts Electrical, the Traralgon, Gippsland, Victoria-based electrical contracting business, has won a top electrical award for its work in repairing the Mt Tassie Transmission Station following the Black Saturday bushfires.

The Mt Tassie Transmission Station is responsible for the majority of television and radio transmissions for the Gippsland area. The company was recognised at the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted last week. 

“The judges chose Grouts Electrical for the top award in the small contracting business category because they overcame the significant challenges from the bushfire while working in a very isolated location,” said NECA Victoria CEO Philip Green.

"The team began work on this project the day after the Black Saturday bushfires where they were initially required to restore power. They continued to work at the transmission station for over 18 months to install new mains, generators, fuel systems, heating, cooling and fire fighting systems. A new office and workshop was also completed by Grouts.

“The transmission station was a 45 minutes drive from the nearest main town of Traralgon and the team had to deal with extreme weather conditions that made the project even more difficult. The team from Grouts Electrical won the top industry award for their commitment and professionalism during a long and challenging project,” added Green.

The NECA Excellence Awards also recognised the achievements of six other companies across the state in categories ranging from residential and domestic installations through to large commercial contracts.