 It resulted in a state-wide blackout for a few hours, and the power was off in some areas for a couple of days.. Federal Resources Minister Matt Canavan said large energy users and interstate power operators had discussed the reopening of the Northern Power Station but this was dismissed by the South Australian Government.The power stations were demolished and the 1068ha site rehabilitated, including saltbush cover over the ash pond.Replanting was completed in May 2019, but challenged by drought.