ActewAGL reminds residents to secure their electricity meter box

Friday 06 January 2012

ActewAGL is reminding residents that it has padlocks available to secure access to their electricity meter box. 

An ActewAGL padlock can be fitted to many electricity meter boxes to secure the meter box while still allowing ActewAGL to gain access for maintenance and meter-reading purposes.

ActewAGL Acting General Manager Networks Lyn Iacumin said, “Your meter box controls the flow of electricity into your home and houses important electrical equipment, such as the meter, main switch, fuses and possibly your circuit breakers.

“In the past we have received reports of meter boxes being tampered with and homes having the power switched off by pranksters. That’s why we offer meter padlocks that allow the resident and ActewAGL access while keeping others out of the meter box.

“An ActewAGL padlock can provide added security and peace of mind, especially during this time of year when many Canberrans head off on holiday.”

While ActewAGL has security measures in place to protect its electricity network, residents are reminded that they also have a responsibility to secure their individual meter box.

Residents can purchase an ActewAGL padlock at the wholesale price of $55 including GST and at a concession price for pension card holders of $27.50 including GST from the following ActewAGL outlets.

• Civic – 182-200 City Walk.
• Woden – Shop LG 72, Westfield Woden.
• Gungahlin – The Marketplace, 15/33 Hibberson Street.
• Greenway – ActewAGL Southern Services depot, corner Anketell and Oaken Street.
• Mitchell – ActewAGL Northern Services depot, 12 Hoskins Street.

If you find evidence of tampering with your electricity meter box or see someone vandalising or acting suspiciously near an electricity meter box, call ACT Policing on 13 14 44 or ActewAGL on 13 10 93.

For further media information only:
Nicole Millwood
ActewAGL
Mobile: 0414 515 359