Ladysmith at a glance
Ladysmith had 339 people at the 2021 Census and is part of the City of Wagga Wagga council area. It is a small rural village east of Wagga, surrounded by farming land.
How travel works
Ladysmith is about 23 km from Wagga by road. Travel is free close to Wagga and charged further out, and Ladysmith sits just past the free area, so a small travel charge applies. It is added once per visit and shown on the written price for the job. The online estimators work it out from your address.
Rural jobs that come up around Ladysmith
Private poles and lines. On many rural properties, the poles and overhead lines past the connection point belong to the owner, not Essential Energy. Essential Energy recommends a qualified contractor inspects private poles and lines every year before bushfire season and after major storms. Private poles carry a "PP" label. Our guide to private power poles in NSW explains who is responsible for what. Maintenance on a private pole connected to the network is arranged with Essential Energy or an authorised Level 2 ASP, and Nelson can help you sort out which parts are yours.
Faults that are hard to pin down. A breaker that trips every time it rains, a pump that won't start or lights that flicker on long runs. Fault finding is charged by the time it takes to track the problem down, plus travel.
Sheds, pumps and outbuildings. Sheds, pumps and outbuildings need the right cable, protection and RCDs. See rural electrical for the kind of farm work Nelson does.
Switchboards in older homes. The NSW Government recommends an electrician checks homes built before 2000, and flags wiring from before the 1980s as a particular risk.
Wantabadgery and nearby
Wantabadgery, also east of Wagga, is about 41 km by road, so travel there is a little more than to Ladysmith. Further out along the Hume Highway, Tarcutta is about 56 km from Wagga.
When it is a network problem
Essential Energy runs the network around Ladysmith. For outages, fallen lines or a tingle from a tap, call 13 20 80, and 000 if anyone is hurt. Stay at least 8 m from a fallen line. Network faults are fixed by Essential Energy free of charge. Faults in your own wiring need a licensed electrician.
Common questions
Is there a travel charge to Ladysmith?
Yes, a small one, charged once per visit. Ladysmith is just outside the free travel area around Wagga. The estimators work it out from your address, and it's shown on your written quote.
Who looks after the power poles on my property?
Poles and lines past the connection point are usually the property owner's to maintain. On rural blocks the connection point is typically the first pole on the property. Look for a "PP" label, and ask Nelson or Essential Energy if you are unsure.
Do you cover Wantabadgery?
Yes. It is about 41 km by road, and travel is shown on your written quote. Call 0416 085 416 to talk through the job.
How do I get a price?
Call Nelson on 0416 085 416 or send the job through the quote form. You will get a written price before any work starts.