Quantifying major bushfire consequences

Project IGNIS, funded by Energy Networks Australia and conducted by the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, developed a methodology to be applied consistently across electricity networks to better quantify the impacts of major bushfires relating to network assets. This methodology, which was co-designed with a selection of networks, produced an industry-supported and credible reference for funding applications. Project IGNIS demonstrated the applicability of the methodology through a few case studies; however, none catered for northern Australia.

This project will apply the IGNIS methodology to a Queensland case study site, selected by Powerlink. An important consideration with this project will be considering and quantifying the losses of the interconnector during a major bushfire.

The outcomes of this project will lead to a deeper understanding of the costs associated with major bushfire events linked to the electricity network operated by Powerlink, to inform investment business cases for future mitigation activities.