Documentation Requirements for change of level applications

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                                             Memorandum


 To                 Kirsten Sellers, Steve Soo

 From               James Canning - Principal Transmission Design Engineer

 Date               21 March 2016                                              Reference

 Subject            Application for Change of Level on an Easement



PURPOSE
This memo sets out the minimum requirements for documentation which shall be submitted to
Energex Transmission Design to provide assessment of applications to change surface levels
or to erect structures on easements containing Energex Overhead Transmission assets.

BACKGROUND
It is incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to and satisfy Energex that their
development will not have adverse effects on Energex interests or health and safety to the
public or Energex staff.

Design group provides the following advice regarding such applications:
    If the proposed development will restrict access to Energex assets (existing or future)
    If the proposed development will restrict the future use of the easement by Energex
    If the proposed development will compromise the integrity of Energex assets
    If the proposed development will compromise electrical clearances required under the
       electrical safety regulations.
    Other electrical safety issues
    Other issues which may become evident in the course of assessment.

Final approval or otherwise of the development remains the responsibility of Asset
Management.

To date the requirement for documentation from applicants has provided ad-hoc. In many
cases the documentation provided is substandard and significant effort is expended by
Energex in determining the suitability of a proposed development. These guidelines will aid the
provision of accurate information to Energex to assess future developments.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTAION
Where an applicant wishes to change surface levels on an easement containing Energex
Overhead Transmission assets they shall provide drawings showing a plan and profile view of the
development in relation to the Energex asset.
These drawings shall be produced specifically for this process and shall show:
     The easement boundary and title
     The location of Energex structures, poles, towers and the like within the easement
     The location of the proposed structures
     The proposed finished surface levels
     The clearance from proposed ground level or structure (existing and proposed) to the
       lowest conductors when operating at their maximum operating temperature (in profile)
       The clearance from proposed objects to conductors when in the blowout condition (in
       Plan
     A ground profile under the conductors
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