You’ve applied
We’ll contact you within 10 days to discuss your application and confirm your required dates.
How much will it cost?
We'll provide a quote
after we complete the scoping and design of your project.
Cost breakdown
Application fee
| Application fee (plus 0.59% credit card surcharge) | $497.42 |
Design fee
| 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
Other fees
| 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.
How long will it take?
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.
What to include with your application
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A site plan
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:
- Your property
- Neighbouring properties
- The location of the supply point
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Site photos
Help us understand your current connection arrangements and more easily identify potential site specific issues. Photos will need to include:
- The extent of the worksite
- Any obstructions in the area
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Neighbours authority
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.
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Single line diagram
A single line diagram provides us with the technical information to design a connection to meet your requirements
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Statement of compliance to AS61000.3.6
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.
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Disturbing loads
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.
Application process
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You’ll receive a scope
After our technical assessment we’ll confirm the scope of works with you.
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You’ll receive design fee invoice
We design the project to your needs.
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You’ll receive an access quote
After the acceptance and payment is received, we’ll schedule the works for delivery.
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Let us know how we went
Your feedback is important to help ensure we’re meeting your needs and expectations.
Additional information you need to know
It is often more cost effective to install a permanent new connection straight away.
Standards, manuals and guidelines
Technical documents that provide the necessary information to enable users to comply with statutory requirements and obligations.
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