Removing or relocating assets

Abolishing electricity services

An abolishment is the safe removal of any existing power services or assets on the property that is being developed, such as underground cables and any substations.

Abolishments are usually needed when demolition works are involved.

If an electrical service or asset needs to be removed, we need to make sure we can safely transfer the electrical load. This is a complex process, so we advise contacting us as soon as possible.

In some circumstances, the works to abolish an existing connection may include making the temporary power supply available for the builder at the same time.

Abolishment application process:

Apply through mySupply, and let us know:

The address of the property

What you want to abolish, including how many supplies, and the type of supply, if known.

We contact you and present the best option that meets your needs, and what would be involved.

Asset relocations

Electrical assets, such as power poles and lines, often need to be relocated in order to:

make room for driveways, cranes, loading zones, scaffolding, gantries, and other tall machinery during the construction phase,

enable safe workplace conditions on the building site

ensure that your building meets required clearances to our electrical assets

ensure a Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained for the new building

for aesthetic purposes.

We typically first need to undertake a sag and sway assessment for you.

In some cases, relocating our assets may also affect other utilities or services such as trams, street lighting and telecommunications. If this is the case, you will need to work directly with these authorities.

Asset relocation process:

Apply for any asset relocations through MySupply and let us know what you are looking to relocate. Please share any relevant info, such as the scaffold, gantry, loading zone, crane and driveway positions for the construction site.

We will contact you to discuss your requirements.