Powerlink (advice agency) response - MCU2/0184

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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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