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20 December 2012 Our ref: MSLink2735699
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Max Watterson and Associates
PO Box 639
COOROY Qld 4563
Attention: Mr Max Watterson
Dear Mr Watterson COpy
Southpine Gladstone No 2 and Woolooga Eerwahvale Tra.nsmission Line Corridors
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Development application for material change of use
Animal husbandry type 2 and environmentally relevant activity
over Lot 21 on SP226606
124 to 136 Top Forestry Road Ridgewood -
for Milligan Farms
Poultry Farm -
Your Ref 062184
Powerlink response
Thank you for your application dated 4 December 2012 regarding the above matter.
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Pursuant to the following item or items of Schedule 7 of the Sustainable Planning Regulation
2009, Powerlink Queensland is an advice agency for the above. development application:
~ Item 8, Table 3 of Schedule 2 of the Integrated Planning Regulation 1998
(a material change of use in certain circumstances).
Powerlink Queensland acting as an advice agency under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
provides its response to the above application as attached.
The assessment manager is to treat the response as a properly made submission.
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MANAGEMENT TEAM LEADER
Enquiries: Dan O’Brien Telephone: 1800635 369
Attachments: Annexure A
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Telephone: (07)38602111 Facsimile: (07)3860 2100
Website: www.powerlink.com.au
Powerlink Queensland is the registered business name of the
Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited
ABN 82 078 849 233
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ADVICE AGENCY’S RESPONSE
Sections 291 and 292
of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009
RESPONSE TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Powerlink Queensland, acting as anadvice agency under the Sustainable Planning Act
2009 provides its response to the above application.
The advice agency’s response is that:
~ this application should be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the terms and conditions of easement dealing no. 601325229.
2. NGl building, or any part of any building, including foundations and overhangs
(eaves), may extend into the easement area. Consequently the position of Proposed
Building ’FL 180.00’ as per DWG No 1209-A1 (attached for reference) needs to be
moved.so that the building sits outside the easement edge. Please provide a new
plan at your earliest convenience to confirm.
3. This response does not constitute an approval to commence any operational works
within the easement. We note that that applicant intends to construct a section of
’new gravel road’ on the easement. Prior written approval is required from Powerlink
before any work is undertaken within the easement areas. Please submit detailed
design drawings relating to the construction of the gravel road for Powerlink’s review
and approval (or otherwise) prior to commencement of the works. This includes (but
is not limited to) the final design showing earthworks and all services. The proposed
gravel road construction area should maintain a minimum separation distance of 20
metres from the edge of the Powerlink structure footings.
4. It islikely the development will hinder our current access to the easement and
structures on the easement. In order for Powerlink to maintain and operate a safe
and reliable supply of electricity, we will require unrestricted 24-hour access to
our infrastructure during all stages of the development and subsequently. Access
must be suitable for a 100 tonne crane but to a standard no less than existing. Our
Easement Maintenance Manager will be in contact with the applicant in due course
when access to the easement and structure is required.
5. Compliance with the Electrical Safety Act 2002 including any Code of Practice under
the Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 including any safety exclusion
zones defined in the Regulation.
In respect to this application the exclusion zone for untrained persons and for
operating plant operated by untrained persons is 6 metres from the 275,000 volt
wires and exposed electrical parts.
Should any doubt exist in maintaining the prescribed clearance to the conductors and
electrical infrastructure, then the applicant is obliged under this Act to seek advice
from Powerlink.
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6. This advice is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of this response, should the
development not commence within that period the applicant should resubmit the
application for re-consioeration.
7. Any variation to the proposed application (as referenced above) shall require re-
submission.
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CONTENTS PAGE.
Management of Easement Co-Use Requests Guideline................. 1
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................
3
2. GENERAL .......................................................
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3. DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................4
4. APPROVALS...............................................................................................................5
4.1 General................................................................................ ...............................
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4.2 Local Authority Approvals and SPA .....................................................................5
5. APPLICATIONS FOR EASEMENT CO-USE........................................... ....................
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5.1 Assessment Considerations............................................................................... 6
6. SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS WITHIN EASEMENTS ....................................................
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7. ACTIVITIES ON TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENTS (overhead and underground) 7 .
7.1 Permitted Activites..............................................................................................7
7.2 .
Conditional Activities. .........................................................................................
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7.3 Prohibited Activities ..........,................................................................................. 7
8. EXISTING ENCROACHMENTS ..................................................................................
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9. FOR PROPOSED CO-USE APPLICATIONS ..............................................................
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10. FOR PROPOSED IDAS APPLICATIONS ....................................................................
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ATTACHMENT 1 -
ANNEXURE A -
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS ...................................
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ATTACHMENT 2 -
ANNEXURE B -
LIST OF ACTIVITIES...............................................12
ATTACHMENT 3 -
ANNEXURE C -APPLICATION FOR THE CO-USE OF A POWERLlNK
EASEMENT....................................................................................... ..14
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1. INTRODUCTION
This guideline contains general information in relation to the management of co-use on/over
electricity Easements that are either held solely by Queensland Electricity Transmission
Corporation Limited trading as Powerlink Queensland.("Powerlink") or by joint ownership
arrangements with other Transmission or Distribution Entities. Powerlink is a government-
owned corporation that owns, develops, operates and maintains Queensland’s high-voltage
transmission network, which extends 1,700km from north of Cairns to the New South Wales
border.
Powerlink values the safety of its employees, the public and property. This document
provides information relevant to the owners of property subject to an Easement in favour of
Powerlink or a Distribution Entity, or persons intending to undertake work on an Easement.
The guideline reflects philosophies to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of high
voltage transmission lines and associated public safety issues, while recognising the
landholder’s right to also make use of the affected land.
Powerlink’s transmission network is largely protected by registered Easements which contain
certain restrictive conditions designed to manage activities within the Easement paramaters.
Other control mechanisims may be employed where it is not possible to register Easements.
These mechanisms may take the form of written agreements, licenses, permits to occupy or
some other form of approval, collectively referred to as Wayleave Easements. The
information contained in this document should be read in conjunction with, but not overide,
the conditions contained in any Easement document, arrangement, permit or licence.
The information provided in this document is intended to provide a general indication of co-
use activities that mayor may not be permitted on an Easement. Powerlink has sole
authority to apply the guideline in assessing whether co-use is permissable on a case-by-
case basis.
2. GENERAL
An electricity Easement is an encumbrance on the title of land which confers the right to
construct, operate and maintain an electricity powerline, cable or apparatus. Easements are
acquired by Powerlink to reinforce its legal right to have access to its lines, cables or
apparatus for the purposes of construction, operation, maintenance, renewal and
replacement. Registered Easements are a public record, and are generally acquired in
perpetuity. Easements refer to a clearly defined area and give Powerlink the ability to control
some development activities within that defined area. Easements therefore impose an
obligation on affected property owners to avoid doing anything which substantially interferes
with the rights of Powerlink. Easement conditions and agreements may vary on each
corridor and more than one corridor can traverse a land parcel. Powerlink recommends
property owners be familiar with the conditions attached to the Easement over their land. .
Powerlink adopts a policy of prudent avoidance in respect to electric and magnetic fields.
For this reason, in addition to those of access and safety, Powerlink will not allow dwellings
or substantial structures (associated with people exposure) to be built either partially or
wholly within the Easement.
To maintain the safe operation of transmission lines, Powerlink has a statutory obligation to
keep clear any trees that will infringe safety clearance parameters. The clearances as set
out in the Electrical Safety Regulations 2002 Schedule 2, as well as the relevant Powerlink
vegetation maintenance rules, guides and work instructions, will all be used by Powerlink to
assess any applications made for a Material Change of Use or Co-use.
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3. DEFINITIONS
Advice Agency for a development application, means an entity prescribed under a regulation
as an advice agency for the application.
Blow Out Conditions -
High wind conditions which cause the transmission line wires to swing
out and away from the structure.
Co-uses any structure, equipment or activity that is, is to be, or is likely to be present for
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any purpose within an Easement.
Conductor Shadow Area -
the area between the outside conductors of a transmission line
when at rest, vertically projected onto the ground beneath. See diagram below.
o Conductors suspended in the air
Conductor Shadow Area
Ground level
Distribution Entity- in Queensland, this refers to electricity supply corporations: Energex and
Ergon Energy.
Easements -
refers to all Easements registered in the Department of Natural Resources and
Mines, Titles Office, as well rights obtained in terms of Wayleave. Easements. The
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conditions of both Easements and Wayleave Easements permit electricity works to be
constructed, operated, maintained, re-constructed and dismantled by Powerlink. The term
also includes the physical Easement area.
Electric Field Induction -
A mechanism where the voltage of the transmission line causes a
smaller voltage to build up on conducting (Le. metallic) structures situated in close proximity
to transmission lines.
Electricity Works means such works, apparatus, structures and things, as Powerlink may
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consider appropriate as a means of conveying or transmitting electricity, telecommunications
and other electromagnetic energy in all its forms. This includes conductors, cables, towers,
aerials, poles, foundations, ground anchorage’s, supports and othE?r associated works. The
expression includes the Electricity Works existing or proposed on the Easement.
Magnetic Field Induction The magnetic field arising from current flow in a transmission line
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causes a voltage to build up on conducting (Le. metallic) structures situated in close.
proximity to transmission lines.
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Material Change of Use, of premises, means-
(a) the start of a new use of the premises; or
(b) the re-establishment on the premises of a use that has been abandoned; or
(c) a material change in the intensity or scale of the use of the premises.
Phase to Earth Fault -
A short circuit connection from a transmission line wire to the ground.
An ex mple is a tree in contact with the bottom conductor of a transmission line.
Reconfiguration means the subdivision or amalgamation of a lot.
Transferred Potential -
consider the ~ituation where a long metallic structure (eg a fence)
passes in close proximity to an earthing system for a transmission line or substation. In the
event of a fault on the transmission line or substation, transferred potential is the mechanism
where the adjacent metallic object can rise in voltage and transfer this voltage to the remote
end of the object (i.e. the far end of the fence) where a person may be in contact with it.
Transmission Entity -
in Queensland this refers to the Queensland Electricity Transmission
Corporation Limited.
Wayleave Easements a permission that is unregistered to construct, operate and maintain
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Electricity Works across land. This permission may take the form of written agreements,
licenses, permits to occupy or some other form of approval.
4. APPROVALS
4.1 General
To ensure the policy is applied consistently, all approvals of co-use applications or activities
affecting Easements will be notified in writing and will include the general conditions set out
in Annexure A.
The Manager Network Property has the authority to grant such approvals.
Where specified, or where there is any doubt, evaluations will be based on an engineering
assessment which may require a preconstruction inspection and/or a post-construction
inspection.
4.2 Local Authority Approvals and SPA
4.2..1 SPA
Where Easemehts have been designated for community infrastructure under the Sustainable
Planning Act 2009 (SPA),the easements must be recorded in the local authority’s planning
scheme and maps. Prior to the introduction of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 (SPA),the
Electricity Act 1994 contained a provision that required the incorporation of Powerlink’s
operating works and totally vacant easements on local authority’s maps and in any new
planning schemes.
Powerlink is an Advice Agency under the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009 for:
. The reconfiguration of a lot if:
~ any part of the lot is subject to an Easement in favour of a Distribution Entity or
Transmission Entity under the Electricity Act 1994 and the Easement is for a
transmission grid or distribution supply network under that act; or
~ any part of the lot is situated within 100 metres of a substation site; and
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A Material Change of Use not associated with Reconfiguring a lot if:
)> Any part of the premises is subject to an Easement in favour of a Distribution
Entity or Transmsission Entity under the Electricity Act 1994 and the Easement is
for a transmission grid or distribution supply network under that act; and
)> any structure or work that is the natural and ordinary consequence of the use is,
or will be, located wholly or partly in the Easement; or
)> any part of the premises is situated within 100 metres of a substation site; and
. Operational work that is filling or excavation, not associated with reconfirguring a lot,
if:
)> any part of the premises is subject to an Easement in favour of a Distribution
Entity or Transmission Entity under the Electricity Act 1994 and the work is
located wholly or partly in the Easement; or
)> the work is located wholly or partly within 10 metres of a substation site.
Being an Advice Agency means that even though local authority or private certifier approval
is forthcoming, Powerlink’s ~dvice on certain activities will still be required. This advice is
required in addition to Powerlink’s consent.
4.2.2 Local Authority Approval
Powerlink’s consent must be sought for the dedication of a Road Reserve on land covered
by its easements.
5. APPLICATIONS FOR EASEMENT CO-USE
Powerlink has responsibility for safe and continuous operation of the transmission network
and requires access for maintenance, repair, replacement and renewal. It is essential that
Powerlink’s access along the Easement is not obstructed. Therefore buildings, structures or
other objects should not be placed on an Easement.
Powerlink also places high priority on public safety. For the safety of property owners and
members of the public, activities which may create a public safety risk should not occur on
the Easement. Such risks could possibly arise from induction, step or touch potentials under
fault conditions, infringement of safety clearances to conductors or uncovering the structure’s
earthing system.
Easement conditions give Powerlink the right to construct, maintain, operate, re-construct
and dismantle assets on the Easement and to allow vehicle access along the Easement.
Some Easement conditions also allow access from the nearest public road across a property
containing an Easement.
5. 1 Assessment Considerations
When evaluating co-use applications on Easements, Powerlink will also consider probable
future plans for augmentation or reconstruction of transmission lines to ensure the co-use
applications do not jeopardise future Powerlink plans for the Easement.
In the assessment of a request for a:
)> co-use;
)> Material Change of Use;
)> Reconfiguration of a lot; or
)> operational work
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within an Easement, the most important questions considered are the following:
a) Will it result in a public safety risk or hazard? What will be the effect on the safety of
persons in respect of Electric and Magnetic Field Induction, earth potential rise, and
Transferred Potential, especially during a Phase to Earth Fault?;
b) Will it affect the safe operation of the line, cable or other asset?;
c) Will it unduly restrict access, particularly to overhead line structures, underground
cable joint bays or surface installations?;
d) Will it infringe the requirements of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 or other
relevant safety criteria with respect to clearances including those which occur under
Blow Out Conditions?; and
e) Will it affect any anticipated future works, including maintenance, refurbishment or
replacement? This may be particularly critical where space has been provided on
the easement for a future transmission line.
6. SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS WITHIN EASEMENTS
Enquiries are frequently made by property owners and others with regard to the restrictions
which. apply to the use of land affected by Easements. The activities listed in Annexure B
have been categorised as being either "permitted", "conditional", or "prohibited". It should
be noted that the list covers a range of common requests and is not necessarily exhaustive.
The omission of a particular activity does not relieve those concerned from seeking advice
from Powerlink where there is any doubt as to whether Powerlink’s rights are likely to be
infringed.
7. ACTIVITIES ON TRANSMIS~ION LINE EASEMENTS (overhead and
underground)
7. 1 Permitted Activites
Many everyday activities can be safely carried out on the Easement, eg walking, gardening,
driving, parking. Permitted activities are those which do not interfere or obstruct Powerlink in
its activities involving construction, operation, maintenance, renewal or replacement of its
Electricity Works.
7.2 Conditional Activities
The activities under this category are normally prohibited within transmission line Easements.
However, on occasion Powerlink may approve conditional activities which are restricted to a
certain distance from the conductor shadow area or structures. Approval to engage in such
.
activities will not be granted other than in the most exceptional circumstances. They will
require the prior written consent of Powerlink. These activities are considered to pose an
unacceptable level of risk or hindrance to Powerlink’s activities, or to other persons and are
therefore limited to those activities that will not restrict or interfere with the maintenance or
safe operation of the Electricity Works, provided certain conditions are met. In addition to
specific conditions, general conditions, as set out in Annexure A, also apply.
7.3 Prohibited Activities
The activities in this category are prohibited. Powerlink will not allow dwellings or substantial
structures to be built within the Easement, in order to exercise prudence in respect of
exposure to electric and magnetic fields, and maintain access and safety. However, in some
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exceptional instances, Powerlink will permit construction or extensions, provided certain
conditions are met (See Conditional Activities).
8. EXISTING ENCROACHMENTS
Powerlink does not accept any liability for damage, howsoever caused, to any unapproved
Easement co-use. Where there is an existing encroachment and an applicant applies to
obtain Powerlink’s consent, or Powerlink discovers the encroachment, Powerlink will assess
the encroachment against the following criteria:
Step 1. If the encroachment:
. Does not compromise personal safety, AND
. Does not compromise access to the line structures or underground cables,
AND
. Is not a prohibited activity, AND
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Statutory clearances are maintained, AND
. It is not living accommodation,
the property owner may be offered a conditional approval.
Step 2. If the encroachment is assessed as prohibited, the owner shall be notified in
writing immediately, to the effect that:
. The co-use is an encroachment and is deemed prohibited; and
. All liability rests with the owner; and
Powerlink is considering options including its removal (at owners’ expense).
9. FOR PROPOSED CO-USE APPLICATIONS
A formal application for co-use, fulfilling Powerlink’s requirements must be lodged using the
form listed at Annexure C and forwarded to:
Property Services,
Powerlink,
PO Box 1193,
VIRGINIA Q. 4014
The application will be assessed according to Powerlink’s Assessment Policy for the
assessment of application requests and the applicant advised of the outcome in writing within
30 business days from receipt.
10. FOR PROPOSED IDAS APPLICATIONS
For Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a lot required under local authority
planning schemes, please complete the IDAS forms located on the Department of Local
Government and Planning’s website and forward these forms’to:
Property Services,
Powerlink,
PO Box 1193,
VIRGINIA Q. 4014.
The IDAS applications will be assessed in accordance with the Sustainable Planning Act
2009 (SPA).
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ATTACHMENT 1 Total of 3 Pages
ANNEXURE A - GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
The conditions contained in this Annexure have been compiled to assist persons (the
applicant) intending to undertake work within the vicinity of high-voltage electrical
installations and infrastructure owned or operated by Powerlink. The conditions are
supplementary to the provisions of the Electrical Safety Act 2002, Electrical Safety
Regulations 2002 and the Terms and Conditions of Registered Easements and other
forms of Occupational Agreements hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Easement". Where any inconsistency exists between this Annexure and the
Easement, the Easement shall take precedence.
1. POWERLlNK INFRASTRUCTURE
You may not do
any act or thing which jeopardises the foundations, ground
anchorages, supports, towers or poles, including (without limitation) inundate or place,
excavate or remove any soil, sand or gravel within a distance of twenty (20) metres
surrounding the base of any tower, pole, foundation, ground anchorage or support.
2. STRUCTURES
No structures should be placed within twenty (20) metres of any part of a tower or
structure foundation or within 5m of the conductor shadow area. Any structures on the
easement require prior written consent from Powerlink.
3. EXCLUSION ZONES
Exclusion zones for operating plant are defined in Schedule 2 of the Electrical Safety
Regulation 2002 for Untrained Persons. A" Powerlink infrastructure should be regarded
as "electrica"y live" and therefore potentially dangerous at a" times.
In particular your attention is drawn to Schedule 2 of the Electrical Safety Regulation
2002 which defines e.xclusion zones for untrained persons in charge of operating plant
or equipment in the vicinity of electrical facilities. If any doubt exists in meeting the
prescribed clearance distances from the conductors, the applicant is obliged under this
Act to seek advice from Powerlink.
4. ACCESS AND EGRESS
Powerlink shall at a" times retain the right to unobstructed access to and egress from
its infrastructure. Typica"y, access shall be by 4WD vehicle.
5. APPROVALS (ADDITIONAL)
Powerlink’s consent to the proposal does not relieve the applicant from obtaining
statutory, landowner or shire/local authority approvals.
6. MACHINERY
A" mechanical equipment proposed for use within the easement must not infringe the
exclusion zones prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002. A"
operators of machinery, plant or equipment within the easement must be made aware
of the presence of live high-voltage overhead wires. It is recommended that a"
persons entering the Easement be advised of the presence of the conductors as part of
on site workplace safety inductions. The use of warning signs is also recommended.
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ATTACHMENT 1 Total of 3 Pages
7. EASEMENTS
All terms and conditions of the easement are to be observed. Note that the easement
takes precedence over all subsequent registered easement documents. Copies of the
easement together with the.plan of the Easement can be purchased from the
Department of Environment & Resource Management.
8. EXPENDITURE AND COST RECOVERY
Should Powerlink incur costs as a result of the applicant’s proposal, all costs shall be
recovered from the applicant.
Where Powerlink expects such costs to be in excess of $10 000.00, advanced
payments may be requested.
9. EXPLOSIVES
Blasting within the vicinity (500 metres) of Powerlink infrastructure must comply with
AS 2187. Proposed blasting within 100 metres of Powerlink infrastructure must be
referred to Powerlink for a detailed assessment.
10. BURNING OFF OR THE LIGHTING OF FIRES
We strongly recommend that fires not be lit or permitted to burn within the transmission
line corridor and in the vicinity of any electrical infrastructure placed on the land. Due
to safety risks Powerlink’s written approval should be sort.
11. GROUND LEVEL VARIATIONS
Overhead Conductors
Changes in ground level must not reduce statutory ground to conductor
clearance distances as prescribed by the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the
Electrical Safety Regulations 2002.
Underground Cables
Any change to the ground level above installed underground cable is not permitted
without express written agreement of Powerlink.
12. VEGETATION
Vegetation planted w.ithin an easement must not exceed 3.5 metres in height when fully
matured. Powerlink reserves the right to remove vegetation to ensure the safe
operation of the transmission line and, where necessary, to maintain access to
infrastructure.
13. INDEMNITY
Any use of the Easement by the applicant in a way which is not permitted under the
easement and which is not strictly in accordance with Powerlink’s prior written approval
is an unauthorised use. Powerlink is not liable for personal injury or death or for
property loss or damage resulting from unauthorized use. If other parties make
damage claims against Powerlink as a result of unauthorized use then Powerlink
reserves the right to recover those damages from the applicant.
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14. INTERFERENCE
The applicant’s attention is drawn to s.230 of the Electricity Act 1994 (the "Act"), which
provides that a person must not wilfully, and unlawfully interfere with an electricity
entity’s works. "Works" are defined in s.12 (1) of the Act. The maximum penalty for
breach of s.230 of the Act is a fine equal to 40 penalty units or up to 6 months
imprisonmenf
15. REMEDIAL ACTION
Should remedial action be necessary by Powerlink as a result of the proposal, the
applicant will be liable for all costs incurred.
16. OWNERS USE OF LAND
The owner may use the easement land for any lawful purpose consistent with the
terms of the registered easement; the conditions contained herein, the Electrical Safety
Act 2002 and the Electrical Safety Regulations 2002.
17. ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)occur everywhere electricity is used (e.g. in homes and
offices) as well as where electricity is transported (electricity networks).
Powerlink recognises that there is community interest about Electric and Magnetic Fields.
We rely on expert advice on this matter from recognised health authorities in Australia and
around the world. In Australia, the Federal Government agency charged with responsibility
for regulation of EMFs is the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear safety Agency
(ARPANSA).ARPANSA’s Fact Sheet- Magnetic and Electric Fields from Power Lines,
concludes:
"Oil balance, the scientific evidence does not indicate that exposure to 50Hz EMF’s found
"
around the home, the office or near powerlines is a hazard to human health.
Whilst there is no scientifically proven causal link between EMF and human health, Powerlink
nevertheless follows an approach of "prudent avoidance" in the design and siting of new
powerlines. This includes seeking to locate new powerline easements away from houses,
schools and other buildings, where it is practical to do so and the added cost is modest.
The level of EMF decreases rapidly with distance from the source. EMF readings at the edge.
of a typical Powerlink easement are generally similar to those encountered by people in their
daily activities at home or at work. And in the case of most Powerlink lines, at about 100
metres from the line, the EMF level is so small that it cannot be measured.
Powerlink is a member of the ENA’s EMF Committee that monitors and compiles up-to-date
information about EMF on behalf of all electricity network businesses in Australia. This
includes subscribing to an international monitoring service that keeps the industry informed
about any new developments regarding EMF such as new research studies, literature and
research reviews, publications, and conferences.
We encourage community members with an interest in EMF to visit ARPANSA’s website:
www.arpansa.gov.aulnformation on EMF is also available on the ENA’s website:
www.ena.asn.au
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ANNEXURE 8 LIST OF ACTIVITIES
-
(Note - this list is not exhaustive)
Type Permitted Conditional Prohibited
Construction Construction of houses, The construction of houses,
buildings, substantial buildings, substantial
structures or parts structures or parts thereof,
thereof, including eaves. including eaves, that are:
These activities are
considered "Prohibited". . suitable for habitation;
In exceptional
circumstances,
.
readily convertible to
consideration may be living quarters or
occupied for a
given to some relaxation
for small significant period;
encroachments. . not practically
relocatable; or
. in excess of 2.5 metres
in height.
Driving regular Yes
heiqht vehicles
Encroachment Any activity which may
negatively affect
Powerlink’s rights and/or.
intrude into the regulated
safety exclusion zone as
defined in the Electrical
Safety Regulation 2002.
Flammable The storage of flammable
Material, etc. material, liquids or
ex_Q]osives.
Garbage, etc. The placing of garbage,
refuse, heaping of windows
or fallen timber.
Gardening (not Yes
landscaping)
Landscaping An assessment will be
made regarding ground
level alterations and
planting of vegetation
Obstructions The placing of obstructions
of any type within 20 metres
o,f any part of any
sU.2Qortill9_ structure.
Parking (cars Yes
only)
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Type Permitted Conditional Prohibited
Sheds and Construction of sheds
Garages and garages are
considered "Prohibited".
Only in exceptional
circumstances will
consideration be given
to some relaxation.
Swimming Swimming Pools 35m or Swimming pools, whether
Pools more from a supporting above or in-groun_d, within
structure may be 20m of a supporting
approved, with due structure, or within the
consideration to conductor shadow area.
conductor clearance and
earthing requirements.
Applications for pools
between 20m and 35m
from a supporting
structure will need
detailed assessment
prior to a decision on
whether to approve.
Trees The planting or The planting or cultivation of
cultivation of trees with a mature height
trees with a greater than 3.5 metres.
mature height
less than 3.5
metres and
provided
Powerlink’s
access is not
.
impeded.
Walkinq Yes
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ANNEXURE C -
APPLICATION FOR THE CO-USE OF A POWERLlNK EASEMENT
Full name of applicant: .................................................................................................
...........
Applicant’s Postal Address:......................................................................................... ..........
Tel:............................ Fax:........................................
Mobile:...................... E-mail:............................ ....
Description of the property in question
Real Property Description (from rates notice):...... .............................................................
Street Address:..................... ..................................................................
Purpose of co-use (E.g. building a sports field, laying a pipe etc.)
The number of the nearest pylon or pole to the place where the co-use is planned (if known)
Details of any construction, plant or machinery use:
A description of the activities, which will occur, nd machinery to be used (E.g. excavation,
levelling, lifting by crane etc., including maximum extendable height. Attach separate sheets
if necessary.).
If explosives are to be used a blasting plan must be attached.
Please provide the following information where applicable
Locality plan and a plan on reasonable scale indicating:
the dimensions of the structure or object intended to be placed within the
easement, e.g. height, length, and width, as well as any other accessories
such as storm water pipes etc.
.
type of materials that will be used ego timber, metal, concrete, brick etc.
. the distance from the nearest transmission line structure (as above)
.cross section drawingsof proposed cut/fill with the dimensions accurate to 0.1
metres indicating cut/fill and final finished level,
. North arrow.
If this application complies with Powerlink requirements, work will commence
in........................... ....(MONTHIYEAR),
and is expected to be completed in .................................. ..(MONTHIYEAR)
SIGNED BY THE APPLlCANT........................................................
DATE.......................................
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