Push to bury Merri Creek cables

"DAREBIN Council will spearhead a push to send high-voltage powerlines along Merri Creek underground.

Councillors last month voted to push electricity giant SP AusNet to bury lines between Thomastown and Brunswick.

SP AusNet spokesman Sean Sampson said the company was willing to discuss the proposal but the council was yet to submit a request.     

“We always look to work with councils on local matters and, should a proposal be received, we will undertake the necessary considerations,” Mr Sampson said.

Greens councillor Trent McCarthy said the push was timely given the company was discussing changes to its Brunswick transfer station, where the above-ground lines terminate."

 via Northcote Leader