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OVERHEAD DESIGN
MANUAL
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11kV Circuits
The following information is an extract from the Network Planning Guideline,
Overhead 11kv Sectionalising Policy, January 2001. 1. On new 11kV urban feeders or extensions, install an ABS for every
750kVA of transformer capacity. Install shackle points between each
transformer to allow breaking/making of bridges, or installation/removal of
temporary ABS’s, using live line techniques.
OBJECTIVES
2. On new rural 11kV feeders or extensions, install an ABS for
To outline the policy relating to the establishment of isolation points on the
approximately every 5km of ‘backbone’ line route. These ABS’s should
11kV overhead network using air break switches (ABS’s) and bridges on
be located to facilitate switching of spurs. Install shackle points between
shackle structures.
each transformer to allow breaking/making of bridges, or
installation/removal of temporary ABS’s, using live line techniques.
SCOPE Management of ABS’s in Existing 11kV Circuits
This policy applies whenever evaluating the establishment of isolation points In general, management of ABS’s in existing circuits should be aimed at
on the 11kV overhead distribution network. having ABS’s located in accordance with the policy for new 11kV circuits as
described above. Whenever additional transformer capacity is installed,
This policy provides a uniform approach to the installation of 11kV isolators ensure there is a maximum of 750kVA between ABS’s. Whenever
that will optimise the design of the 11kV overhead network as to the number transformer capacity between existing ABS’s is reduced, excess ABS’s may
of switching points created. be recovered. However, the costs of recovery may exceed any costs
associated with leaving the items in place. Such costs may include:
• Ongoing inspection and maintenance costs
POLICY GUIDELINES • Costs of maintaining data associated with the ABS’s.
The overhead 11kV sectionalising proposed below allows considerable Exemptions from 11kV Sectionalising Policy
flexibility to Network and Distribution Planners in determining locations for
installation, modification and/or removal of 11kV ABS’s. This allows decisions There may be situations in which ABS’s additional to those allowed above
to be made on a total life cycle cost basis. The policy is described below may be required. Some examples are described below:
• Commercial/industrial areas
• Transformers supplying ‘sensitive’ loads
• Feeders having greater than 80% utilisation.
• Feeders with a history of poor reliability performance
• Extremities of feeders near paralleling points.
• Transformers supplied by underground cables, which may be at risk of
ferroresonance.
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INTRODUCTION
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The following guidelines are based on Australian Standards AS3891.1-1991 Air Cables in proximity of licensed or Government aerodromes shall be subject to
Navigation – Cables and their supporting structures – Mapping and marking requirements specified by surveyors from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Part 1:Permanent marking of overhead cable and their supporting structures
and AS3891.2-1992 Part 2:Marking of overhead cables for low-level flying. Markers shall be placed on cables in proximity to authorised landing/alighting
areas which penetrate the transitional slope (20%) or approach/take-off slope
Where overhead lines encroach into space that can be considered the (3.3%) as shown in Figure 5 below.
legitimate domain of aircraft known to operate in the vicinity of overhead lines,
the overhead lines should be marked to indicate their position/direction. These
markers may be permanent or temporary for operations such as crop dusting.
SUMMARY
This section covers the following:

• Definitions
• Cables Requiring Marking
• Areas requiring marking General Flying
• Marking required
General flying activities is defined as flying operations that are not classified as
“Low-Level Flying” activities as detailed below.
DEFINITIONS
Low Level Flying
Cable Height Typical low-level flying operations are agricultural, mustering, media and
Defined as the vertical distance taken at a cable temperature of 5ºC under still ballooning.
air conditions at any point along the length of a cable/span from the uppermost
cable to the ground or water below it.
Authorised Landing Areas

• Any landing or alighting place used by a licensed flying school as a base or
satellite landing/alighting area.
• Any landing or alighting area used by RPT (regular public transport) flights.
• Any landing or alighting place at which air charter, air work operators
holding the current, appropriate Air Operators Certificate from the Civil
Aviation Authority are based.
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CABLES REQUIRING MARKING – GENERAL AIR NAVIGATION
Cables Requiring Markers Only

• Cable Height greater than 90m from any road, railway or navigable
waterway (see Figure 1) or;
• Cable Height greater than 90m continuously for 50m above any ground not
containing a road, railway or navigable waterway (see Figure 2)
Cables Requiring Markers And Warning Lights
• Cable Height greater than 150m (see Figure 3).

• Cable Height greater than 90m and span length greater than or equal to
1500m (see Figure 4).

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MARKING REQUIRED
Markers for General Air Navigation - Spherical Markers
Spherical Marker shall have a minimum diameter of 600mm and be of a single

recommended colour and have suitable drainage holes to prevent the
accumulation of water on or in the marker.
These shall be marked with markers of alternating colours, one of which shall
be White, while the other colour shall be chosen to achieve maximum contrast
with the background.
Order of Colour AS 2700 Reference

Preference
1 White Off White Y35
2 Yellow Canary Y11
3 Red Signal Red R13
International
4 Orange * R11
Orange
* Orange is not to be used, except in circumstances requiring unusual contrast.
Intervals between the markers shall be as follows:
Diameter Interval
less than 600mm 25 – 30m
600mm to 800mm 30 – 35m
greater than 800mm 35 – 40m

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AREAS REQUIRING MARKING

Markers For Low-Level Flying
Generally areas requiring markers are those nominated above in “CABLES
REQUIRING MARKING – GENERAL AIR NAVIGATION” or at the request of
Cable markers shall be: property owners or aerial operators involved in low level flying.
• Spherical with a minimum diameter of 300mm or;
• Cylindrical with a minimum diameter of 180mm and minimum length of Areas Exempt From Requirements For Markers
300mm.
• Areas designated by the Civil Aviation Authority as a remote area.
• Spaced to remain visible and allow the pilot to assess the cable direction at
all times during the approach flight path. • Areas not within 40kms of authorised landing areas (as detailed below).
• Of a colour as specified above which provides contrast when viewed in • Areas not within 20kms of any railway line currently in use, any major road
different directions and conditions. classified as a national highway, or any navigable waterway.
• Any cable running generally parallel to and within 100m of a marked cable.

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PROTECTION POLICY ON XLPE INSULATED SINGLE 95mm2 Al LV Transformer Nominal Application Fuse HRC Fuse Type
ABC DISTRIBUTION MAINS Size (kVA) Single Size
Phase
The following principles apply to the design of a LV distribution system using ABC Rating
cable. (A)
1. Mains fully constructed from ABC may be configured as radials or rings as 25 35 spur or ring 80 415V, 57x22.2 mm ferrule
appropriate. Spurs in turn may be connected to rings. Examples are shown 50 70 spur or ring 80 415V, 57x22.2 mm ferrule
in Figures 1 and 2. 63 90 spur or ring 100 415V, 57x22.2 mm ferrule
2. Two types of rings are defined as follows: 100 140 spur or ring 200 (1) NH 500V, gG, DIN Size 2
• A Type 1 ring is protected by a single fuse and has a design ADMD (After 200 280 spur or ring 200 (1) NH 500V, gG, DIN Size 2
Diversity Maximum Demand) of 100kVA (140A/Ø).
315 440 spur or ring 200 (1) NH 500V, gG, DIN Size 2
• A Type 2 ring is bi-directionally protected by fuses at each end and has a (1)
design ADMD of 200kVA (280A/Ø). Type 2 rings incorporate two fuses, one at each end.
3. Type 2 rings should only be used on transformers of 100kVA or greater where

Figure 1: Example of 100kVA Transformers with XLPE Insulated Single
• Loads are relatively homogenous (similar).
95mm2 Al LV ABC Mains
• Loads are fairly evenly distributed over the whole ring.
• All Type 2 ring fuses are labelled “Ring fused at both ends” on the fuse
holder or on the adjacent support. radial spur
4. Type 2 rings shall not be permanently connected to supply by more than 2

fuses. Connection to other sources is only allowed during brief temporary Type 1 ring –
load transfers from adjacent areas. (100kVA max)
radial
5. Spurs off Type 2 rings must be individually fused to ensure that they are
adequately protected. Figure 2: Example of 200-315kVA Transformers with XLPE Insulated
6. Fuses are to be located as close as possible to the source of supply in order Single 95mm2 Al LV ABC Mains
to protect as much cable as possible. If lack of space prevents fuses from spur
being located on the transformer pole, they may be installed no further than Type 1 ring –
one span from the transformer. (100kVA max)
radial
Preferably on
7. An open conductor ring may include spans of ABC provided that the cable is same pole
bi-directionally protected by fuses at each end, as per a Type 2 ring.
8. Fuse selections shall be in accordance with Table 1. Type 2 ring –
(200kVA max)
spur
Note: LV ABC can be damaged by overloads, either due to load growth or during load
transfers. Consideration must always be given to avoiding overload conditions,
particularly during transfers or when opening fuses.
Table 1: Fuses for XLPE Insulated Single 95mm2 Al LV ABC Mains
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1. INTRODUCTION 3. LOAD LIMITS SINGLE AND PARALLEL 95 mm² ABC
SERVICES
For loads greater than 200A / phase designers have the choice of:
• standard ENERGEX LV underground service Consider the following.
• a single 95 mm² LV ABC overhead service or
• twin parallel 95 mm² LV ABC overhead service. Single 95 mm² ABC
• Load not expected to exceed 250 A.
Standard practice is to use an underground supply. (Maximum continuous current carrying capacity is 250 A at
ambient temperature 35ºC).
For existing overhead service areas: • Voltage drop 0.4 mV/A.m (approximately).
Loads < 250A / phase Parallel 95 mm² ABC

Consider single 95 mm² LV ABC. • Load in excess of 250 A and up to 400 A.
(Due to possibility of unequal load sharing between the cables,
Loads > 250A / phase the parallel 95 mm² service has been downrated to 80% of total
Consider twin parallel 95 mm² ABC service. parallel capacity i.e. equivalent to 400 A).
• Voltage drop 0.2 mV/A.m (approximately).
For appropriate method of supply refer to the following:
2. ADVANTAGES OF PARALLEL 95 mm² ABC SERVICE 4. PROTECTION
Reduced expense to customer. Each phase shall be protected by a single fuse matched to the
Avoids trenching associated with underground cable installation, maximum continuous load or one available fuse size larger.
(e.g concrete cutting for driveway/carpark area or tunnelling). Maximum fuse size to be 400 A.
Improved asset utilisation.

Non-permanent loads, service and transformer may be relocated.
Reduced design time.

May eliminate underground services check and detailed works plan.
Improved return on assets. Reduced construction time.
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5. PROXIMITY OF SOURCE TRANSFORMER
Source Transformer Adjacent at Customer Load If the open wire mains from transformer to the service pole is
considerably less than 60 metres, parallel 95 mm² LV ABC service
Maximum load is 400 A per phase supplied by 300 kVA transformer length may be increased by approximately the same amount.
immediately outside customer premises.
At 400 A per phase, voltage drop for a parallel 95 mm² ABC is not of Note:
major concern. (For a service length of 60 metres at 400 A, the These guidelines assume no other large load on the immediate
voltage drop is approximately 5 volts). network. Designers should carry out actual voltage drop
calculations for each individual case, to determine suitability of
existing network mains.
Source Transformer not Adjacent to Customer Load
Maximum load per phase is 315 A provided that:

• transformer is within 60 metres of the service pole and 6. CUSTOMER SERVICE ENCLOSURE (Mains Box)
• open wire LV mains are of “Moon” or equivalent.
Connection of the parallel ABC to the customer’s mains (at customer
Maximum load per phase is 400 A provided that: premises), shall be made in an UV stabilised, weatherproof, non-
• transformer is within 60 metres of the service pole and metallic enclosure provided by the customer.
• open wire LV mains are of “Pluto” or its equivalent in current
carrying capacity. All joints shall be covered with suitable self-amalgamating tape to
provide adequate insulation. Where the service eyebolts are in
Where load exceeds 250 A, supply from transformer to service pole close proximity to metalwork (25 mm or less), they shall be bonded
by parallel 95 mm² ABC (instead of open wire mains), be aware of to the service neutral. Service eyehooks may not be used.
voltage drop limitations.
If the route length of open wire mains is, or approaches 60 metres

from the service pole, parallel 95 mm² LV ABC service will be limited
to approximately 20 metres, to avoid excessive voltage drop.
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USING XLPE CABLES AS LV MAINS
Rules for Use Minimum Sags For Xlpe Insulated Aluminium Service Cables
Using Dulmison IBTH / IBTC Strain Clamps
The following information is to be used when using 2/3/4B25 or
35mm2 XLPE as Low Voltage Conductors. The following sags and tensions were calculated with the
Rules for service cables limitation being that the maximum working tension (MWT) at 15o
The first choice in running service cables is to install an individual C and 500Pa wind will not exceed 2.25kN; ie. 50% of the
service cable to an individual house. Even if there are three minimum failing load of the strap on the clamp.
houses fed via a x-street pole. This means that your first choice in
this instance is three separate services. Stock code for 2B25 clamp - 17793
If for some reason we cannot install individual services to Stock code for 3B25 – 4B35 clamp - 17794
these houses via the x-street pole we can do the following:
Erect 4B35 cable. String cable as per the OCM using

standard service strain clamps or the attached tables using
the Dulmison IBTH bolted strain clamp. You can only feed a
maximum of two, single phase houses and one S/L. Note:
The houses should only have 50A fuses. Fuses should be
erected where house services originate ie. on the x-street
pole. Connect 4B35 cable direct to mains at supply end.
Erect 95mm ABC cable. String cable as per the OCM to

exert 1 kN on the poles (Hence no need to have pole
inspected)
Erect 95mm ABC cable. String cable as per the IDM and
have pole inspected if required
If we erect the Al service cable using the attached tables and the
Dulmison IBTH bolted strain clamps, you will need to do a tip load
calculation on the pole (EDT and MWT). You will notice that the
MWT tensions are fairly significant.
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EDT Conditions
Span Length (m)

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Service Cable Cable Core o
Sag (m) @ 25 C; No Wind
Description Diameter (mm)
2B25 25 0.52 0.83 1.28 1.78 2.38 3.05 3.81 4.64 5.56
3B25 25 0.70 1.31 1.64 2.26 2.96 3.75 4.64 5.64 6.75
4B25 25 1.03 1.62 2.32 3.17 4.16 5.25 6.51 7.87 9.37
4B35 35 1.21 1.88 2.70 3.67 4.79 6.07 7.51 9.09 10.85
EDT Conditions
Span Length (m)

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Cable Tension (kN) @ 15 C, No Wind
2B25 25 0.86 0.77 0.69 0.65 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58
3B25 25 0.87 0.80 0.77 0.75 0.74 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.72
4B25 25 0.74 0.71 0.70 0.70 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69 0.69
4B35 35 0.85 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83
Maximum Sag Conditions
Span Length (m)

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Sag (m) @ 55 C; No Wind
2B25 25 0.79 1.13 1.58 2.09 2.70 3.37 4.13 4.96 5.89
3B25 25 0.94 1.38 1.90 2.52 3.23 4.02 4.92 5.91 7.02
4B25 25 1.21 1.80 2.51 3.36 4.36 5.45 6.71 8.08 9.57
4B35 35 1.37 2.04 2.86 3.84 4.96 6.25 7.68 9.27 11.03

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MWT Conditions
Span Length (m)

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Cable Tension (kN) @ 15 C, 500 Pa Wind
2B25 25 2.17 2.24 2.24 2.25 2.24 2.24 2.25 2.25 2.24
3B25 25 2.25 2.24 2.25 2.24 2.24 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.24
4B25 25 2.24 2.24 2.25 2.25 2.24 2.25 2.24 2.25 2.25
4B35 35 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25
Note:
1. These string tables are not to be used for services to houses unless the raiser bracket is suitably rated – Standard raiser bracket rating is 1kN
under MWT conditions
2. These stringing tables are not to be used for services to steel street light columns irrespective of foundation type.
3. These stringing tables are not to be used for flying fox services.
4. The resultant tip load on the timber pole shall include these service loads if these stringing tables are used.
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INTRODUCTION OPTION DIAGRAMS
This Section outlines the various options for servicing LOW All diagrams in this section refer to the servicing arrangement for
VOLTAGE customers in a number of different situations and how BLOCK ‘B’ (Except where indicated).
costs are apportioned in each instance.
It is up to the local designer to select the most appropriate option CUSTOMER EXTENSION POLICY
from these, normally one that will minimise costs to ENERGEX
with due regard to the customer’s cost and maintenance of
Reference to ‘Customer Extension Policy’ used throughout the
statutory clearances.
booklet relates to current ENERGEX policy detailed in – ‘SUPPLY
AGREEMENTS FOR RETICULATION OF NEW SUBDIVISIONS
The sequence in which the options are presented should not be
AND CUSTOMER EXTENSION’.
regarded as the order of preference.
According to this instruction in residential situations ‘ENERGEX
The approach detailed in this section is based upon the following
provides funds towards the capital costs of making supply
general principles:
available, up to a maximum of APR/0.225’. The customer
provides the remaining funds if applicable. A 45% return is
- Minimise the amount of ‘footpath hardware.
required for Commercial and Industrial customers.
- Property crossings by new services are undesirable and
should only be used where written permission is obtained.
For most situations covered in this Section, it is expected that no
- Wayleave Form 1146 to be used for any new crossings.
charge will result since the APR usually covers the cost, unless
- Overhead services to hatchet blocks are undesirable, even
guarantee/capital contribution conditions exist.
disallowed by some local authorities.
- Any arrangements beyond a standard service should be at full
cost to the customer. In an overhead area, an overhead
service is standard, regardless of whether the local authority
EXCESS CABLE POLICY
imposes underground conditions or otherwise.
ENERGEX’s existing ‘Excess Cable Policy’ is to apply to all
While customer preferences should be accommodated to the situations where a service is installed across private property.
extent possible, ENERGEX is ultimately responsible for This includes each of the examples where the expression
determining the type and location of each service. ‘ENERGEX provides the standard service free of charge’ is used.
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SUBDIVIDED BLOCKS FRONT TO BACK/HATCHET BLOCK PILLAR LOCATION
AND FUSING
From ENERGEX’s point of view, for subdivision of only one or two
blocks the cost of negotiating a subdividers agreement is For residential situations when installing a pillar serviced from
prohibitive. Consequently for the subdivided block situations existing over head low voltage reticulation the primary fuses will
considered in this section it is recommended that: be located in the pillar NOT on the service pole. The pillar would
generally be installed to suit the access easement entrance,
For Overhead Areas: preferable in-line with the lot boundary or within the access strip
ENERGEX provides the intermediate or cross street pole under mouth.
customer extension policy.
For Underground Areas:

(a) The subdivider pays full costs for all civil works.
(b) ENERGEX charge a contribution equal to 50% of the
electrical installation costs with the balance of electrical
works provided under customer extension policy. (This
remains consistent with policy covering supply to residential
subdivisions).
PROPERTY CROSSINGS
Request from a customer for removal of a service to another

customer that crosses the original customer’s property.
Reference should be made to the Electricity Act Section 213. The
recovery costs and associated charges are to be determined by
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STANDARD SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS
Customer services to be divided into two categories. 3 Blocks in category ‘B’ in underground areas shall be serviced
underground. The subdivider shall meet 50% of all costs
A - Services to an existing block. incurred by ENERGEX for the electrical installation.
- Blocks adjacent to each other with no existing electricity

service. 4 Where a customer or subdivider requests an underground
service in an overhead area, the customer or subdivider shall
- Hatchet block with no existing electricity service. meet the difference in cost between the underground service
and the optimum overhead service.
B - Services to subdivisions.
5 All work in excess of the Standard ENERGEX service within
- Side by side subdivisions. the property boundary is at the customer’s expense.
- Front to back subdivisions.

6 Excess cable policy may apply in any of the above situations.
1.1 Blocks in category ‘A’ in overhead areas shall be serviced 7 ENERGEX shall determine the optimum overhead service and
overhead, under the consumer extension policy. the location and size of property poles with due consideration
to property crossings, clearances, trees etc.
Maximum standard service length is 50m.
1.2 Blocks in category ‘A’ in underground areas shall be serviced This may be extended to 80m under special circumstances.
underground, under the consumer extension policy.
8 Where a customer requests a service other than the standard

2 Blocks in category ‘B’ in overhead areas shall be serviced optimum overhead service, the customer shall meet any
overhead, under the consumer extension policy. The additional costs above optimum service costs.
subdivider shall meet all costs associated with modifications
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Designers shall be particularly aware of ENERGEX policy relating to:
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Noxious Weeds ENERGEX operates an ISO-14001 certified Environmental Management

• Creosote System. It must demonstrate responsible environmental performance
• Acid Sulphate Soils and achieve its General Environmental Duty as defined in the
• Fish Habitat Environmental Protection Act 1994. The General Environmental Duty
requires ENERGEX, its staff and service providers to take all reasonable
Information is detailed on the ENERGEX Environment Intranet Site. and practicable measures not to cause environmental harm.
In addition designers shall consider issues detailed in the following extract Any action that does or has the potential to result in environmental
from ENERGEX BMS Procedure 1682 – Environmental Management remediation works of $5000 or more (a basic definition of what
System: Environmental Assessment. constitutes environmental harm) must be reported to the ENERGEX
Environmental Management Department as a matter of urgency. The
ENERGEX AND ALLGAS FACILITIES ENERGEX Environmental Management Department reserves the right to
monitor or audit the works for compliance. Any Infringement Notices or
The Environmental Management Department must be advised in writing to environmental fines issued to ENERGEX must be referred to
conduct an environmental assessment if any of the following criteria are ENERGEX’s Environmental Management Department.
true.
To achieve the general environmental requirements, planned works
• The acquisition of property for a new depot. are to be designed and conducted in a manner which takes into account
• A planned new activity, or the planned extension of an existing activity the environment in which it is being conducted and the appropriate
has the potential to require licensing under environmental legislation. management strategies implemented. The following requirements as
• Planned changes at a facility have the potential to impact on an relevant, must be applied without compromising the health and safety of
existing environmental licence under environmental legislation. ENERGEX employees, customers or the community:
• It is the requirement of an ENERGEX Service Level Agreement.
• The development and implementation of a specific communication
• The local council or other statutory body or ENERGEX management
program to identify and inform stakeholders in advance of planned
require the conduct of an environmental evaluation on some or all of
works, may be warranted.
the activities of the facility.
• Adherence to the Environmental Management Plan which has been
• The disposal of an existing depot.
developed for the site and any specific environmental permit
requirements must be complied with.
• All staff have successfully undertaken the nominated environmental
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
training competencies.
• A record of complaints and resulting actions taken, shall be
Environmental requirements are those conditions that must apply to
maintained. These complaints may be on a separate document or
provide a reasonable level of certainty that all works are conducted in a
part of another existing register or form.
manner consistent with the ENERGEX Environmental Management
System.
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Air: Report any visible soil erosion that may compromise the integrity of the
Conduct work in a manner that will not produce a dust or odour nuisance. electricity/gas infrastructure.
Report any accidentally discovered items of cultural significance to the
Energy: supervising officer and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Refer Electromagnetic Field (EMF) questions or queries from customers Identify existing underground services and ensure works do not impact
to your Supervising Officer. upon them. Contact the relevant authority if the underground services
are damaged.
Fauna:
Report fauna, which may interfere with electricity/gas supply or Noise:
maintenance work (eg. flying fox (on mains), possums, bird nests, Comply with statutory noise restrictions.
bee/wasp hives, or red fire ant infestations). Operate equipment at a time and manner, which minimises noise issues.
Minimise habitat disturbance in establishing new lines and plant.
Vegetation:
Hazardous substances: Apply arborist principles to manage vegetation clearance zones around
Report any oil leaks from electrical equipment or plant. ENERGEX assets.
Contain and cleanup any leak or spill of hazardous substance. Ensure works in or impacting on marine plant, mangrove, and declared
Store and use hazardous substances in accordance with manufacturer’s fish habitat areas are conducted in accordance with the Strategic Section
and ENERGEX Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements. 51 Permit issued to ENERGEX, by the Department of Primary Industries
under the Fisheries Act 1994.
Land: Minimise the spread of declared plants (noxious weeds) as described
Sediment control must be in place to restrict the build-up of sand, silt or under the Rural Lands Protection Act 1985, by reasonable and practical
mud in gutters and entering drains or waterways. Any accidental spill of measures (eg. vehicle/equipment washdown, employee hygiene). On
soil into these areas during the course of the works must be cleaned up rural properties where it is known that a management plan for declared
in a timely manner (depending on weather conditions) and prior to the plants exists, take those measures necessary to comply with the
completion of the works for the day. Clean down of plant and vehicles requirements of the management plan.
before leaving the worksite should be undertaken to minimise the Where revegetation works are required, preference should be given to
transport of soil, mud and the like, onto public sealed roads and to utilising suitable native plants which are endemic to the area, and which
prevent the spread of declared plants and/or fire ants. will not cause a reliability of supply issue in the future.
For poles in cattle/dairy areas, which have evidence of previous creosote
treatment, ensure backfill is managed to minimise exposure to grazing
cattle. Water:
Minimise disturbance of acid sulfate soils or treat potential acid sulfate
soils (typical of coastal wetlands) particularly around concrete and metal Ensure the presence of nearby stormwater drains, gutters, creeks or
structures. other water bodies have been identified.
No material from the worksite (including soil, metal, pole bandages, and
chemicals) shall be allowed to enter a stormwater drain or water body.

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Visual impact:
Consider: Triggers for consideration of options:

• Design • BMS Procedure 161 – Community Communication and Consultation
• Construction / Site Restoration • High Voltage Projects
• Overbuild Projects
Design • Increased pole height
• Tree removal
“Stand in the customers shoes and think of it as your street” – refer BMS • Known wildlife habitats
Procedure 161 • Preservation of views (e.g. night, bay and mountain/valley views)
Options – consider all possible options including:

Waste:
• Network Standard Building Blocks Dispose of waste streams in accordance with state legislation and local
For existing assets consider use of standard building blocks rather by-laws.
than direct transfer of existing construction (e.g. for LV use LV ABC). Dispose of waste streams in the most reasonable manner (ie.
reuse/recycle).
• “ 7-wire Policy ” – any more than 7 wires in the air and the public are Dispose of waste items on a timely basis.
more likely to complain. This also supports replacing open wire LV Previously creosote treated pole butts should not be stored on productive
with LVABC where 33kV and 11kV are on the same pole route. cattle/diary grazing land.
• Underground – higher initial cost.

Consider community expectations and possibility of additional ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
sponsors (e.g. Council, residents). Also consider selective
undergrounding eg underground 11kV to allow 33kV to be erected In conducting an environmental assessment and producing an
where the 11kV existed. Environmental Management Plan, the ENERGEX Environmental
Standard (BMS Document 01681) is the principal reference document
• Re-route 1 or more voltages and all items of relevance will be required to be addressed.
Consider 1 or more voltages taking a different route to minimise wires
in a street (e.g. For 33kV, 11kV and LV it may be possible to retain
33kV and LV while 11kV uses another route possibly via existing
network). SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Use existing poles rather than replacement Specific environmental requirements are identified in the Environmental
Least change means least risk of adverse community reaction. Management Plan for the project. They include, as a minimum, General
This may involve use of superseded network building blocks (e.g. flat Environmental Requirements listed above.
33kV construction to replace existing flat 11kV construction).

REQUIREMENTS
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BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL SIGNS AND OTHER COUNCILS AND AUTHORITIES
ATTACHMENTS TO ENERGEX EQUIPMENT. (1978
AGREEMENT) No such agreements exist or are to be extended to other Councils
or Authorities.
ENERGEX will permit attachment of Brisbane City Council Signs All private signs are to be removed.
under the following conditions.
1. Signs are to be kept to a minimum size.

2. Signs and fastings shall not be lower than 2.5m nor higher
than 3.5m above ground.
3. Signs will not obscure numbers nor interfere with access to
the Board’s equipment.
4. Where possible, signs should conform with the curvature of
the poles so that projections are minimised.
5. Metal signs should be of a type to minimise the possibility of
loosening due to wind, vibration or shrinkage of timber.
Notwithstanding compliance with the above recommendation, the

Board accepts no responsibility for any claim arising from the
installation or presence of such signs, nor for the content or
accuracy of the information displayed.
In the event that the Board carries out any work which will affect
such signs – such as replacement of a pole – contact:
FOREMAN – SIGNS
Brisbane City Council
Department of Works
Ph: (07) 34030186
and advise of the proposed works.

A
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS
AAAC All Aluminium Alloy Conductor ESAA Electricity Supply Association of NS Neutral Screened
Australia
AAC All Aluminium Conductor Ex Existing NTS Not To Scale
ABC Aerial Bundled Cable Exc Excavate, also Excavation Notice
ABS Air Break Switch Fdr Feeder OH Overhead
ACSR Aluminium Conductor Steel OPGW Optical Ground Wire
Reinforced
ADSS All Dielectric Self-Supporting GI Galvanised Iron
AHD Australian Height Datum GT Ground Transformer P/BRANCH Parallel Branch
AMG Australian Map Grid GZ Galvanised Steel PCPF Precast Concrete Pad Foundation
Al Aluminium PE Photoelectric
AS Australian Standard HAT Highest Astronomical Tide Ph Phase
HDPE High Density Polyethylene PLA Paper Lead Alloy
BIG Buried In Ground HV High Voltage (11 kV/22 kV/33 kV/66 PMR Pole Mounted Recloser
kV)
BPM Base Plate Mounted HVABC High Voltage Aerial Bundled Cable PMT, PM Padmounted Transformer
CAA Civil Aviation Authority Prop Proposed (also Property Pole)
CAD Computer Aided Drafting KBS King Bolt Spacing PSM Permanent Survey Mark
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
CB Circuit Breaker LTS Load Transfer Switch PT Pole-mounted Transformer
CBD Central Business District LV Low Voltage (240 V/415 V) PTS Pole Top Switch
CBL Calculated Breaking Load LVABC Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cable PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
CCT Circuit LVM Low Voltage Main PW Parallel Webbed
Chng Chainage
C/I, C&I Commercial and/or Industrial MDCF Maximum Depth Concrete Foundation QESI Queensland Electricity Supply
Industry
CMEN Common Multiple Earth Neutral MEN Multiple Earthed Neutral
Conc Concrete MES Mean Equivalent Span (ruling span) RBGF Road Base Gravel Foundation
CT Current Transformer MWT Maximum Working Tension RC Reinforced Concrete
Cu Copper RL Reduced Level
NAEF Natural Earth Foundation RMU Ring Main Unit
ECM Electronic Cable Marker NB Nominal Bore RP Registered Plan
EDT Every Day Tension
NMSHVABC Non Metallic Screened HV Aerial XLPE Cross Linked Polyethylene
Bundled cable
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CKD G BARTLETT REC’D M Irvine
ADSS AND OPGW AUTHR S Hennessy SHEET 1 OF 6
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AERIAL BUNDLED A type of overhead cable available in both LV and HV CADASTRAL MAP A map or plan showing details of land tenure (e.g., property
CABLE comprising XLPE insulated compacted aluminium phase (Parish Map) boundaries or natural features).
conductors laid together to form a ‘bundle’. HVABC CADASTRAL SURVEY A map or plan showing details of land tenure use for
incorporates a catenary wire for extra support and earthing PLAN lodgement to the titles office.
and either a metallic or nonmetallic screen. LVABC is self
supporting. CALCULATED The minimum load (in kN) at which a conductor fails,
In some cases, a HDPE oversheath is incorporated for BREAKING LOAD >breaks= or exceeds its maximum tensile strength.
improved abrasion resistance. CANTILEVER STAY See “Sidewalk Stay”.
AERIAL STAY A staywire erected between two poles or between a pole CAPITAL A payment which an electricity authority requires a
and a bollard. CONTRIBUTION customer to make before starting work on a capital (new, or
AUSTRALIAN HEIGHT A level surface based on the mean sea level at thirty tide adding to the value of the authority’s assets) project on
DATUM gauges around Australia’s mainland coast. behalf of the customer. The payment may fully or partly
cover the cost of the works.
AUSTRALIAN MAP A means of identifying a site within Australia by coordinate
GRID (Northing and Easting). CLINOMETER An instrument for measuring slope.
AIR BREAK SWITCH CHAINAGE The distance from a datum along the centreline of a
3∅, ganged, pole mounted switching device utilising air as
roadway. This term and offset are used to make reference
an insulation medium. Capable of making, carrying and
to points on roadworks plans.
breaking currents to specified levels under normal
conditions. Capabilities are extended through use of arcing CIRCUIT BREAKER Mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying
horns or “Arcmasters” which respectively provide limited to and breaking currents under normal conditions.
full load break ability. Air breaks cannot interrupt fault Capable of making, carrying for a specified time and
currents. Refer Isolator Switch. breaking currents under specified abnormal conditions (eg.
AutoCAD A popular proprietary software Computer-Aided Drafting short circuits).
package suitable for use with Personal Computers. Primary control is via external protection relays and manual
Registered Trademark of AutoDesk, Inc. overrides.
Circuit breakers are normally ground mounted.
AUXILIARY BOARD Addition to a LV switchboard. In general it:
A circuit breaker (fitted with automatic reclose and external
• includes a GPO with fuse and link
protection relays) is operationally similar to a recloser.
• may have additional fused supplies Circuit breakers may occur in ring main units. Refer
• is connected between the LV switch (ie. isolator or Recloser.
switch fuse), and the most convenient LV fuse or A combination of links that, close the through circuit and
COMBINATION LINKS
switch fuse. then isolate the apparatus in one sequenced action, or vice
BAY See “Span”. versa (eg. Live bypass for single-phase regulators).
BLOWOUT The horizontal deviation from centre of powerline
conductors subjected to wind forces. COMMON MEN The LV MEN system extended to include the HV system
BOLLARD A pole specifically for supporting an aerial staywire. SYSTEM (CMEN) earthing with voltages up to subtransmission level. See
BRIDGING Short flexible leads providing electrical continuity across “Multiple Earth Neutral”.
points on the system which are structurally broken.
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COMMON USE POLE
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A pole owned by either the electricity authority or some A pipe or closed passage formed underground or in a
other authority (e.g., Telstra) used by both parties to structure and intended to receive one or more cables which
support their mains. may be drawn through them.
CONDEMNED POLE A pole assessed as unsuitable to remain in service, EARTHING (Earths) The process of connecting components of electricity supply
typically due to diminished strength from white-ant attack, networks to ground to prevent dangerous voltages
below-ground rot or some other cause. occurring on components which may be contacted by
CONDUCTOR A wire or other form of conducting material suitable for persons, or which may be damaged by the voltages.
carrying current. Usually applied to rods, metallic electrodes or a group of
interconnected rods and the wire making connection to the
CONDUIT See “Duct”. distribution system component that is ‘earthed’.
CONSTRUCTION Pole attachments and their configuration, including EASEMENT A strip of land registered on the title deed in the office of
crossarms and insulators. the Registrar of Titles allowing access or other rights to a
CONSTRUCTION See “Works Plan”. public body or party other than the owner of the parcel of
DRAWING land on which the easement exists.
CORFLO A commercial name for a type of ribbed UPVC conduit. EVERY DAY TENSION See “Sustained Load”.
CROSS-ROAD PILLAR A service pillar fed by underground supply from the EXCESS CABLE A charge electricity authorities apply to customers to cover
opposite side of the road. CHARGE the cost of service cable and installation longer than the
CUBICLE See “Padmounted Transformer”. maximum length provided free of charge.
TRANSFORMER EXCAVATION NOTICE A form electricity authorities use to obtain approval to
The depth of excavation needed to reduce the existing excavate a local or public authority footpath to erect poles
CUT
ground levels to proposed ground levels at a particular or install underground cables.
point in a roadworks or other construction project. FEEDER A circuit (normally HV) emanating from a substation for
distributing electric power.
DISCONNECT BOX Junction box (typically set in the ground), which permits
cables to be connected in various configurations, via use of FIELD BOOK A notebook used to record site survey data (e.g.,
links. distances, bearings, angles, slope readings and
1∅, air insulated (normally), switch used to isolate lines topographical features).
DISCONNECT LINK
and apparatus from the network. A disconnect link shall be FILL The depth of earth to be deposited and compacted to raise
easily operable as a switch. It shall not require unbolting existing ground levels to proposed ground levels at a
(or otherwise complex disconnection), of electrical particular point in a roadworks or other construction
connections. Refer Link. project.
DISTRIBUTION That part of the electricity supply network at voltages below FOOTPATH A distance relative to the edge of a footpath (usually the
NETWORK transmission/ subtransmission level (typically 22 kV, 11 kV ALIGNMENT property boundary side) used to describe the position of an
and LV). See also “Distribution Mains” or “Distribution underground service or pole.
System”. FOOTPATH A space in the footpath between two alignments
DISTRIBUTION A substation that transforms or converts electrical energy ALLOCATION designated by the local or public authority in which a pole
SUBSTATION from a higher voltage network to a secondary distribution or underground service may be located.
network (see also “Padmounted Transformer”). GATIC A commercial name for a type of segmented steel and
DROP OUT (DO) or Drop Out fuse (DO) is a fuse where the fuse carrier drops concrete cover used on cast-in-situ pits in roadways and
into an open position, after the fuse has operated. Use of footpaths.
DROP OUT FUSE
the term EDO shall be discontinued. GROUND CLEARANCE The vertical distance between the conductor and ground.

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COPY A streetlight fitting including lamp, reflector and control
GUARANTEE A contract signed by a prospective customer which
guarantees an electricity authority a set sum of money equipment.
annually for a fixed term to supply electricity, regardless of MAINS Common parts of a network between various sites,
whether energy is used or not. describing particular voltage classes of
HEAD STAY See “Aerial Stay”. overhead/underground feeder network (e.g., 11 kV mains,
LV mains).
HEIGHT STICK An extendable stick used for measuring the heights of
conductors and poles. MASTER DROP OUT Master Drop Out fuse (MDO) is a 3∅, ganged, protective
FUSE device comprised of drop out fuses.
HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) Electrical potential in the range of 1000V to 33kV.
MDO provides discrimination between upstream and
ISOLATOR SWITCH 1∅ or 3∅, enclosed switching device utilising air, oil, SF6, downstream protection elements. It is typically located
or vacuum Insulation mediums. Capable of making, where a spur or tee-off branches form the feeder
carrying and breaking currents to specified levels under backbone. It is mechanically configured to open all phases
normal conditions. Isolators cannot interrupt fault currents. irrespective of fault type. Refer Drop Out Fuse.
In substations such an enclosed switch shall be called an MAXIMUM DEMAND Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) is a resettable, peak
isolator and a similar non-enclosed switch shall be called INDICATOR demand, current measuring device.
an air break. Isolators may exist in ring main units.
A location in an electricity supply network where two or MAXIMUM WORKING See “Short Duration Load”.
JOINT
more cables join or terminate. TENSION
JOINT USE See “Common Use Pole”. MEAN EQUIVALENT A theoretical span length used to represent the behaviour
POLE/COLUMN SPAN (Ruling Span) of a number of spans of varying lengths in a strain section
of an overhead powerline.
KING BOLT The main bolt attaching a crossarm or other fixture to a
pole. MODULE A specific learning segment, complete in itself, dealing with
one or more competency units, capable of being separately
KING BOLT SPACING The vertical distance between king bolt attachment points. assessed and standing on its own.
In a top construction, it may be the distance from below the
top of the pole to the attachment point. MOUNTING HEIGHT The vertical distance between the centre of a luminaire and
the surface of the carriageway immediately beneath.
KIOSK TRANSFORMER See “Padmounted Transformer”.
MULTIPLE EARTH An earthing system connecting the neutral conductor to an
LINK 1∅, air insulated (normally), isolation point used to isolate NEUTRAL (MEN) earth electrode in a customer’s electrical installation, at
lines and apparatus from the network. A link shall require electricity authority transformers and at multiple locations
unbolting (or otherwise complex disconnection), of on the electricity distribution network.
electrical connections. Refer Disconnect Link.
NOTICE OF See “Excavation Notice”.
LINK PILLAR A pillar containing isolating links or switch fuses allowing EXCAVATION
the joining together or disconnection of two or more LV
distribution circuits. Commonly found in URD estates. OPISOMETER A small hand instrument like a miniature trundle wheel with
graduated dial carrying an engraved scale. Used in
mapping , it is ‘wheeled’ along a line on a map and the
scale distance read from the dial.
LOAD TRANSFER An enclosed, non-air insulated, pole mounted switch with
SWITCH full load break capability but no inbuilt protection functions. OPTICAL RANGE See “Telemeter”.
FINDER
LONG SECTION See “Profile”.
OUTRIGGER STAY See “Sidewalk Stay”.
LOW VOLTAGE (LV) Electrical potential in the range of 32V to 1000V.
OVERHEAD A map or plan detailing the overhead distribution system

DISTRIBUTION MAP
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(e.g., pole positions/numbers, overhead conductor LEVEL The elevation of a point above an adopted datum relative
types/sizes, span lengths, pole substations positions/sizes, to mean sea level.
air break switch positions/sizes and earth sizes). REGULATOR A regulating transformer in which one winding is intended
OVERHEAD MAINS Overhead powerlines constructed of suitable conductors to be connected in series with a circuit in order to alter its
and other components in accordance with the voltage and the other winding is an energising winding.
requirements of the Electricity Regulation. RESOURCE ESTIMATE A list of materials, labour and other requirements for a
PADMOUNTED Transformer mounted on a pad (typically concrete). construction project.
TRANSFORMER Typically considered as a distribution transformer, mounted RING MAIN UNIT Switchable device containing a combination of switch
(Cubicle, Kiosk at ground level and the enclosure (eg. the padmount fuses, and/or isolators, and/or circuit breakers. Typically a
Transformer) container) forms an integral part of the transformer. HV device connected to a transformer.
PARISH MAP See “Cadastral Map”. RULING SPAN See “Mean Equivalent Span”.
PHASING The relative positions of the phases in a polyphase power SAG The vertical distance between an overhead conductor’s
system. midspan height and the chord drawn between the
PILLAR See “Service Pillar”. attachment points of the conductor.
PIT An excavation giving access to underground cables for SAG TEMPLATE A transparent template shaped like a boomerang used to
installation, maintenance or repairs. draw profiles of overhead mains conductor spans.
PLANTING DEPTH See “Sinking Depth”. SAG TENSION A graph of sags and tensions applying to similar conductor
TEMPERATURE CURVE types over a range of span lengths and temperatures.
POINT OF ENTRY The position on a customer’s premises where the electricity
authority’s overhead service is attached. SECTIONALISER Switching device that automatically isolates faulted
sections of line from the distribution system. Normally
POLE A structure (wood, concrete, steel poles and columns)
applied in conjunction with a recloser or circuit breaker.
supporting conductors and other equipment forming part of
Sectionalizer has no fault interrupting capability. It counts
the overhead mains.
operations of recloser/circuit breaker during fault
POLE STAY See “Aerial Stay”. conditions. After a fixed number of counts the sectionalizer
POLETOP SWITCH See “Air Break Switch”. opens while the reloser/circuit breaker is open.
A longitudinal cross-section of ground or a powerline used Sectionalizer is available in 1∅ & 3∅ versions with
PROFILE
to check clearances and select optimum pole positions. hydraulic or electronic counting mechanisms.
SERVICE The electricity authority’s wires (running overhead or
RANGE ROD A painted staff or rod surveyors use to maintain a straight underground) connecting its mains to the customer’s
line or mark point. premises.
RATE See “Tariff”. An enclosure where underground supply to a customer’s
SERVICE PILLAR/PIT
RECLOSER 1∅, or 3∅ protective device able to sense over currents, to premises is connected to the secondary distribution
time and interrupt overcurrents, and to reclose network through a primary fuse.
automatically to re-energise line sections. Line sections SHORT DURATION The force applied by the conductors to support structures
with “permanent faults” may be isolated after a set number LOAD in an intense wind.
of operations. Reclosers have hydraulic or electronic
controls and use oil, SF6 or vacuum interrupting mediums. SIDEWALK STAY A type of ground stay where the staywire is installed
Primary control is internal or via manual overrides. vertically; used where footpath space is limited.
Reclosers are normally pole mounted. Refer Circuit SINKING DEPTH The depth of a pole below ground level.
Breaker.

SPAN (Bay)
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The horizontal distance between the pole attachment
LOAD Equivalent mechanical load applied to a pole tip by
points of an overhead conductor. attached conductors or stays.
SPANNING LIMITATION The maximum span distance and deviation angle that may TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP A map or plan showing details of the natural and manmade
be used for a given conductor and construction in an features of the country (e.g., hills, rivers, forests, swamps,
overhead powerline. roads and railway bridges etc.).
SPUR LINE A short radial electricity line. TRANSFORMER A device that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to
STATION A site at which a survey measurement is taken. another, via a magnetic field that links the circuits.
TRENCHING Trenches excavated by an electricity authority or developer
STRENGTH RATING The maximum allowable pole tip load that may be applied
to install underground cables.
to a pole by both conductors and wind forces on the pole
itself. TRUNDLE WHEEL A device used to measure linear distances.
STRAIN SECTION A section of overhead powerline between fixed strain UNDERGROUND A map or plan detailing the underground distribution
points (shackle or termination constructions). DISTRIBUTION MAP system service (e.g., pillar and pit positions, cable pit
positions, duct sizes and configurations and cable sizes).
STRINGING TABLE A table providing stringing tensions and/or sags for a
nominated conductor over a range of span lengths and VERTICAL STAY See “Sidewalk Stay”.
conductor temperatures. WAVE SAGGING A way of determining conductor sag by timing the return of
STRINGING TENSION The tension to which a conductor is installed in an a wave generated at one end.
overhead powerline. WAYLEAVE A written authority which the owner/occupier of a property
SUSTAINED LOAD The continuous force exerted by conductors under no wind uses to authorise an electricity authority to construct,
conditions at 15°C. maintain and clear vegetation for electrical line
installations.
SUBDIVIDER’S SUPPLY An agreement between a supply authority and a developer
AGREEMENT (subdivider) covering conditions of supply to a subdivision. WORKS A document providing authorisation of works and
AUTHORISATION expenditure associated with provision of electricity supply.
SWITCH FUSE Combination switch and fuse providing a switchable
isolation point and protective fusing. Use of the term fuse WORKS PLAN An instruction in the form of a drawing or plan detailing the
switch shall be discontinued. (Construction Drawing) construction requirements to carry out nominated capital or
SWITCH GEAR Switching devices and their combination with associated maintenance works on the electricity distribution system.
control, measuring, protective and regulating equipment.
This may include assemblies, interconnections,
accessories, enclosures and supporting structures
associated with such equipment.
TARIFF A scale of charges and set of conditions electricity
authorities apply to customers to cover the capital cost of
installation, maintenance and electricity consumed.
TELEMETER (Optical A handheld optical instrument which measures the height
Range Finder) of objects (conductors etc.) by focusing two images of the
object in the field of view until they are aligned. The
distance between the instrument and object is read from a
scale on the instrument. The height of the instrument
above ground is added to the reading to determine the
object’s height.


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DATE APP’D D Lloyd POLICY AND PRACTICE

SCOPE Management of ABS’s in Existing 11kV Circuits

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This section covers the following:

Authorised Landing Areas

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Cables Requiring Markers Only

Cables Requiring Markers And Warning Lights

• Cable Height greater than 150m (see Figure 3).

B DATE 30/6/03 APP’D D.Lloyd POLICY AND PRACTICE

Markers for General Air Navigation - Spherical Markers

Spherical Marker shall have a minimum diameter of 600mm and be of a single

Order of Colour AS 2700 Reference

* Orange is not to be used, except in circumstances requiring unusual contrast.

Intervals between the markers shall be as follows:

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AREAS REQUIRING MARKING

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3. Type 2 rings should only be used on transformers of 100kVA or greater where

4. Type 2 rings shall not be permanently connected to supply by more than 2

DATE 15-01-07 APP’D D Lloyd POLICY AND PRACTICE

Loads < 250A / phase Parallel 95 mm² ABC

2. ADVANTAGES OF PARALLEL 95 mm² ABC SERVICE 4. PROTECTION

Improved asset utilisation.

Reduced design time.

Improved return on assets. Reduced construction time.

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Maximum load per phase is 315 A provided that:

If the route length of open wire mains is, or approaches 60 metres

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Erect 4B35 cable. String cable as per the OCM using

Erect 95mm ABC cable. String cable as per the OCM to

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Span Length (m)

Span Length (m)

Maximum Sag Conditions

Span Length (m)

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Span Length (m)

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DATE APP’D D Lloyd DESIGN OVERVIEW

For Underground Areas:

Request from a customer for removal of a service to another

DATE APP’D D Lloyd DESIGN OVERVIEW

- Blocks adjacent to each other with no existing electricity

- Front to back subdivisions.

8 Where a customer requests a service other than the standard

DATE APP’D D Lloyd DESIGN OVERVIEW

• Noxious Weeds ENERGEX operates an ISO-14001 certified Environmental Management

B DATE 30/6/03 APP’D D.Lloyd POLICY & PRACTICE

B DATE 30/6/03 APP’D D.Lloyd POLICY & PRACTICE

Consider: Triggers for consideration of options:

Options – consider all possible options including:

• Underground – higher initial cost.

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1. Signs are to be kept to a minimum size.

Notwithstanding compliance with the above recommendation, the

and advise of the proposed works.

DATE APP’D D Lloyd POLICY & PRACTICE