Southern Downs SES receive much-appreciated equipment

By Dominique Tassell

As part of the Energising Queensland program, a partnership between State Emergency Service (SES), Powerlink and Energy Queensland, $7500 worth of equipment was distributed to SES groups in the Southern Downs last Thursday.

This benefits groups including Warwick, Stanthorpe and Wallangarra. Equipment being handed over included pole saws, thermal imagers, vehicle kits, and more.

Statewide, $258,000 worth of new equipment was distributed.

A total of 160 SES groups have received crucial equipment through the Energising Queensland SES Equipment Program.