Moving our equipment
Our transmission or distribution (PDF 149 kb) equipment can relocated, reconfigured, raised or placed underground.
Oversized vehicles
If you are transporting high or wide loads and need powerlines lifted or moved, visit the oversized vehicles section of our website.
Moving distribution equipment
Distribution equipment is under 33 kV and includes poles, transformers, pillars and overhead/underground lines. This equipment is usually moved for road works, land development, new driveways or home improvements (i.e. fences and walls).
How to apply
To apply to have distribution equipment moved, complete the relocation application (PDF 97kb) form.
Moving transmission equipment
Transmission equipment is over 33 kV and includes poles, overhead and underground lines. This equipment is usually moved for major land development, road works, construction and infrastructure projects.
For more information, refer to the transmission line relocations fact sheet (PDF 193 kb) and working near powerlines fact sheet (PDF 1.35 Mb).
How to apply
To apply to have transmission equipment moved, contact 13 10 87 or enquiry@westernpower.com.au
How much will it cost?
Requests are assessed and quoted on a case-by-case basis. All relocation work is 100% customer funded.
Additional charges may be incurred in the following instances:
|
Type of fee |
Service |
Current cost | |
| Business hours | After hours | ||
| Distribution Network Service | Relocate a direct meter (overhead or underground) | $500* | $750* |
| Part payment arrangement fee | Charged for changes made by the customer to the normal payment scheme offered. | $550* | N/A |
| Project cancellation fee | Charged if the customer cancels or changes the job before construction starts and/or if any design costs are incurred. | $550 (inc GST) plus design costs |
N/A |
| Administration fee | An administration fee may also be charged if the job is cancelled or changes are made after construction starts and/or any costs are incurred prior to cancellation or scope change. | $550 plus costs incurred (GST inc on admin only) | N/A |
*Charges are inclusive of GST
For more information
Contact our customer service centre on 13 10 87 or enquiry@westernpower.com.au
Related links
- Western Australian distribution connections manual
- Land developers & designers
- Applications and queuing policy (appendix 7)
- Capital contribution policy (appendix 8)
- Safety near easements
- Safety near transmission lines
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