You’ve applied
We’ll contact you within 10 days to discuss your application and confirm your required dates.
We'll provide a quote
after we complete the scoping and design of your project.
Application fee (plus 0.59% credit card surcharge) | $497.42 |
Standard | $1,320 |
Detailed | $3,300 |
Complex | $6,600 |
* 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
Construction costs | We will provide a quote |
Cancellation fee | $550 |
The cost of an electricity supply is dependent on how much power you require. In most cases, the cost will be based on what we call the Distribution Low Voltage Connection Scheme.
Up to 10 business days
to respond to your application.
After our technical assessment
To build and energise once payment is received and you’ve confirmed with us the site is ready for construction.
Due to the current economic conditions, we are experiencing a high volume of distribution grid connection and relocation applications as well as seeing the delivery timeframes for some materials items significantly extended. This has resulted in longer timeframes for products and services.
Temporary power supply allows builders and trades to work when there is no permanent connection to the site. To set up an account for temporary electrical supply, contact your retailer and then refer to the options below.
Provides us with an understanding of your work site, the location of existing and new assets and help us to design your product. It will need to include:
Help us understand your current connection arrangements and more easily identify potential site specific issues. Photos will need to include:
If your project will impact your neighbour’s property by having new assets installed or relocated on or in front of their property, you’ll need their authorisation.
A single line diagram provides us with the technical information to design a connection to meet your requirements
Your accredited electrical contractor or consultant must submit a statement verifying that the installation complies with AS/NZS 61000.3.11, SA-SNZ TR IEC 61000.3.14 and Western Power’s Technical Rules.
The information allows us to check the impact of your loads on the network. You must comply with Power Quality limits as per AS/NZS 61000.3.11, SA-SNZ TR IEC 61000.3.14 and Western Power Technical Rules.
We’ll contact you within 10 days to discuss your application and confirm your required dates.
After our technical assessment we’ll confirm the scope of works with you.
We design the project to your needs.
After the acceptance and payment is received, we’ll schedule the works for delivery.
Your feedback is important to help ensure we’re meeting your needs and expectations.
It is often more cost effective to install a permanent new connection straight away.
I’ve got everything I need to get started.
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If you’re not sure what you need, get advice from our team.
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