Remove or relocate a low voltage pole

Use this service if you want us to relocate or permanently remove a low voltage pole.

How long will it take?

• 3 weeks to provide you with a quote
• 10 weeks to remove or relocate once payment is received

What will I need to complete this application?

Electricity connections can be varied and complex. We recommend that a professional electrical consultant or contractor completes this application.

You'll need to the following to submit an application:

• Site plan
• Site photos
• Local Government authorisation
• Neighbours authority

What more do I need to know?

• There are some physical clearances that are required between the electricity network and your equipment
• If the pole you wish to remove/relocate has a streetlight on it you need to get local government approval before applying
• If there are third party assets (e.g. telecommunication equipment) on the pole, we will organise for them to be relocated; these costs will appear in your quote
• If you want to relocate the dome onto a neighbour’s property you will need to include their written approval with your application.

How much will it cost?

Relocating a low voltage pole (that doesn’t affect any other equipment) typically costs between $5,000 - $15,000 per pole.

The cost variation is quite high for this service as there are a wide variety of factors affecting price. When designing the plans for your request we always strive to minimise the cost to you.

Cost breakdown:

• Application fee:
  • $495
  • $2.92 (credit card surcharge 0.59%)

  Total application fee: $497.92

• Design fee*:
  • Standard - $1,320
  • Detailed - $3,300
  • Complex - $6,600
• Construction - we will provide you with a quote
• Cancellation fee - $550

*While the design fee is GST inclusive, the GST exclusive amount will be deducted from the access offer if proceeding, i.e. GST is not refunded.