Essential Energy crews continued to work tirelessly throughout yesterday afternoon and into the evening, and were back on the tools this morning removing vegetation from lines, gaining access into hard-to-reach areas and making repairs across the network. 

As of 12pm, 1,380 homes and businesses remain without power, primarily in the Tweed Heads, Murwillumbah and Ewingsdale areas. 

Helicopters continue to support our response along with excavators, specialised climbing crews and all-terrain vehicles. 

Members of the community can speak with Essential Energy at the community hubs set up across the Northern Rivers, including: 

• Tweed Heads: Tweed Heads South Community Hall – Corner Heffron Street and Minjungbal Drive, South Tweed Heads from 9am to 5pm 
• Murwillumbah: Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium, 10-14 Tumbulgum Rd, Murwillumbah, from 11.00am to 1.00pm 
• Byron Bay: Marvell Hall, 37 Marvell St, Byron Bay, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm 

Many organisations from across Northern NSW have also been there for our teams on the ground, providing food, last minute accommodation and logistical support – all of which has helped our teams on the ground concentrate on making repairs and restoring power for customers. 

The community is reminded to please stay at least 8 metres away from fallen powerlines and 150 metres from lines submerged in water and should report the location to Essential Energy on 13 20 80.  

Estimated times of restoration are being updated (when known) on the website outages page.