Tambo Valley Electrics was first established in 1967 as a Partnership by Jack & Lenore Richardson. In 1985, when their son, Stephen, returned to Swifts Creek, a Company was formed. Tambo Valley Electrics commenced the HV (high voltage) and LV (low voltage) reticulation of Dinner Plain village in the same year. Over the next seven years we were responsible to the supply authority (Shire Of Omeo) for the supervision and running of all aspects of the electricity supply at the village. Duties include metering, extensions, design, high voltage operations, maintenance and maximum demand forecasting.

Manager of Tambo Valley Electrics, Stephen Richardson is formally qualified as an A Grade Electrical Mechanic - Special Class and has over twenty years experience in the Electrical Contracting Industry. The latter twelve years in management and planning within the electrical distribution industry.

Tambo Valley Electrics hold a contract with SPAusnet (TXU) to provide 24 hour breakdown/fault repair. We also undertake inspections, construction and maintenance of their distribution assets throughout East Gippsland. Tambo Valley Electrics is an approved SP Ausnet (TXU) contractor in the following areas:

• LV ABV Overhead Line Construction
• HV ABC Overhead Line Construction
• Bare Overhead Line Construction
• Underground Cable Installation
• Complex sub-station works
• Pad Mount sub-station installation
• Pole sub-station construction.

Another significant project, TVE has been involved in was the construction of the powerlines at Toora Wind Farm. This project earnt us a Certificate of Commendation from the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).

Tambo Valley Electrics now specialises in grid connected solar power. Tom Jack has recently received his accreditation with the Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy. (BCSE). He is fully qualified to design and install your grid connected solar power system as well as stand alone systems.