NT Police are advising motorists travelling down to Alice Springs over the next month to drive with caution.

Members advise that on Sunday 18 April, a large generator will be transported by three Prime Movers and accompanied by three police cars and a number of other government agencies and is expected to travel between 40 and 80kms per hour.

The generator is 70 metres in length, almost 8 metres in height, approximately 5 metres wide and weighs 354 tonnes.

Virginia Read, Acting Superintendent Support Division for the Greater Darwin Regional Command said people should be aware that these are on the move.

"There are three generators on the move over the next month, all bound for Brewer Estate, the new Alice Springs power station.

"It is expected that each generator will take approximately 5 days to arrive at the location.

"The escort will only travel during daylight hours and will depart the Darwin Weighbridge first thing on Sunday morning. Motorists in Darwin and the rural area should be aware that this will be occurring.

"I am not only forewarning travellers due to the slow pace, but I also ask that if you do come across the convoy, to obey police direction. This is obviously a very large undertaking and we need assistance from the public to make this process as swift and safe as possible" she said.


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