Guidelines and manuals
Information for business customers looking for help in planning a new development or connection to our distribution network.
Note: The following guidelines and manuals are subject to change. We recommend you check the currency of any documentation you use on a regular basis.
Decorative fixtures, signs and banners on our assets defines the requirements for fixtures, fittings, signs and banners on our poles and streetlight columns in the South West interconnected system.
Distribution pole to pillar policy (PDF 225kb) specifies the conditions under which we will, under our pole to pillar scheme, provide a domestic underground connection to our electrical distribution system in overhead areas.
Underground distribution schemes (UDS) manual contains information required by developers and their electrical consultants to undertake the electrical reticulation of new subdivisions. Last updated: July 2010
Locating ground mounted equipment provides guidance and advice on the effective location of ground mounted distribution equipment to avoid any possible negative outcomes.
Western Australian distribution connections manual provides a comprehensive single point of reference for industry and the community when seeking an electrical connection of a customer’s installation to the distribution network.
Unmetered supplies policy (PDF 139kb) defines the requirements for the installation and connection of an un-metered supply to our low voltage distribution network.
More information
For more information see the complete list of guidelines and manuals or contact our customer services centre on 13 10 87 or enquiry@westernpower.com.au.
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