Roadside powerpoles
Policies
The following policies detail location and set back requirements for poles near roads:
- Guidelines for placement of power poles within road reserves in built up areas (PDF 425kb)
- Placement of distribution poles along roads with speed limits not exceeding 70 kmh (PDF 453kb)
- Placement of rigid distribution poles along roads with speed limits exceeding 70 kmh (PDF 498kb)
- Placement of frangible distribution poles along roads with speed limits exceeding 70 kmh (PDF 128kb)
Design Software
Design software is available to help road designers determine set backs for various road types (speed and traffic volume) and terrains.
Pole Setbacks Calculator (XLS 2.9mb)
The Pole Setback calculator has been designed by Western Power to assist in locating poles and other electrical infrastructure near roads and in road reserves.
The use of these set backs reduces the risk of damage to poles and infrastructure, which in turn reduces power interruptions. A local government authority (LGA) may become liable, under section 52(2) of the Energy Operators (Powers) Act 1979, for the cost of relocating poles and electrical infrastructure if the LGA widens or alters a road in a way that puts poles and infrastructure at risk of damage.
Disclaimer
Use of this calculator will not guarantee that poles and infrastructure will be correctly located or that a LGA will not become liable for relocation costs. This calculator is not designed to ensure safety for road users (including pedestrians, drivers and passengers) or to minimise the risk of damage to road vehicles and should not be used for those purposes.
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