NSW Government Unveils Urgent $4 Million Support Package for Power Outage Victims

The area is currently relying on a large-scale backup generator while interim towers are being constructed, expected to be operational by Nov. 6.

Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia, on Sept. 24, 2021. Jenny Evans/Getty Images

The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced a $4 million community support package for households and small to medium-sized businesses affected by recent electrical outages.

This funding includes $1.5 million from Transgrid.