WP1323 - Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines

Electricity Entity Requirements:
Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines

5.4. High Load transport under Overhead Electric Lines
Any person or company transporting a High Load (load in excess of 4.6 m high) under overhead
electric lines must comply with Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 - Working Near
Overhead and Underground Electric Lines is required to submit a Notification to Transport High
Load form to the relevant Electricity Entity of the intended route and details of the high load
involved. Before any person or company can transport a high load (load in excess of 4.6 m
high), authorisation to travel must be received in writing from the Electricity Entity. Refer details
below to contact the Electricity Entity for high load enquiries or to submit Notification to
Transport High Load form:


Energex:
       Email: [email protected]
       Website: www.energex.com.au
       Phone: Energex Contact Centre on 13 12 53 (8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday)


Ergon Energy:
       Email: [email protected]
       Website: www.ergon.com.au
       Phone: (07) 4932 7566 (8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday)


5.5. Additional Details and Fact Sheets on Electricity Entity Requirements
Additional details and Fact Sheets on Electricity Entity requirements for working near overhead
electric lines are located on the following internet sites
Energex: https://www.energex.com.au/safety/safety-around-the-network
Ergon Energy: https://www.ergon.com.au/network/safety/business-safety/the-outdoor-
workplace/working-near-powerlines




Check this is the latest version before use.               Page 15of30                                        EGX WP1323 Ver 2
9 June 2015                                                                                               EE BS001405R107 Ver 2
                            Joint Reference Document between Energex and Ergon Energy
                    Energex Limited ABN 40 078 849 055  Ergon Energy Corporation Limited ABN 50 087 646 062