[bcoradinepowernet-co-nz]

Hi Stephen, we experienced the same issue several months back. The copper theft was primarily of the ABS And TX earths, and our approach was not dissimilar to what you have outlined in your safety alert.

We mapped the known locations where copper was stolen and then had our Asset Inspectors conduct inspections of all TX and ABS earths in the vicinity. This helped identify further sites where copper was stolen.

The police were very helpful in detailing on their social media page the risk to the persons stealing copper and the risk they created to the public.

Kind Regards,