We have general guidelines in place for the notification, assessment, design and approval of development activity. The Power Services Design and Construction Guidelines form the basis of Power and Water accreditation of consulting engineers and contractors.
The guidelines cover general requirements for the design and construction of network assets, documentation requirements and easement guidelines as well as other documents you may find helpful.
It is important to note these documents relate only to the power networks aspect of our business. Different requirements exist for the water services aspect of Power and Water.
These documents are currently being reviewed and updated. To ensure you are using the latest version, always download a new copy from this page before starting your work.
Access Power and Water’s power network design, construction, installation and connection guideline documents.
The NP018 Service and Installation Rules replaces NP007 Power Network Service Rules and NP003 Power Network Installation Rules.
The updated NP018 Service and Installation Rules took effect from July 2024.
The updated rules set out the technical requirements for connecting electricity installations to an electricity network operated by Power and Water.
This manual outlines the procedures and policies to be followed when installing and maintaining metering equipment intended to be connected to any power system owned and operated by Power and Water.
These guidelines set out Power and Water’s minimum requirements for the planning and layout of subdivisions, as well as the design and construction of power infrastructure, services and street lighting.
This procedure provides guidelines for managing electricity easements.
It applies to all electricity easements covering Power and Water underground and overhead power lines.
This policy sets out the design and construction requirements for new and modified streetlights intended to be handed over to Power and Water.
Our connection process describes the steps involved in having streetlights connected for new subdivisions.
These guidelines provide information for accredited electrical consultants carrying out the design of electricity infrastructure, including land subdivisions where the infrastructure will be handed over to Power and Water for operation and maintenance.
These drawings define materials, standard construction details and general design data for infrastructure to be incorporated into Power and Water’s network.
This document covers the procedures, general safety rules and technical requirements for installing, connecting and operating three phase mobile generators.
Mobile generators are used by Power and Water to provide temporary supply to isolated sections of the low voltage distribution system and maintain voltage within prescribed limits during emergency and maintenance periods.
Power and Water will be undertaking network upgrade works from 8–13 October 2026, with a temporary generator in use. Residents may experience increased noise and brief power interruptions during the works.
#6030172Power and Water will be undertaking network upgrade works from 8–13 October 2026, with a temporary generator in use. Residents may experience increased noise and brief power interruptions during the works.
Infrastructure Vegetation Management Services Australia will be trimming vegetation in the area.
Infrastructure Vegetation Management Services Australia will be trimming vegetation in the area.
Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Coconut Groove. We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#3133002Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Coconut Groove. We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Jingili, Ludmilla, Moil, Wagaman, Woolner.We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection.Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#6031218Routine overhead service line inspections will be carried out around Jingili, Ludmilla, Moil, Wagaman, Woolner.We do not expect any interruption to your power supply during the inspection.Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
We will be upgrading power service lines around Cossack, Emungalan, Florina, and Katherine area. The works may require an interruption to your power supply for around 1.5 hours to complete the replacement safely. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
#6029213We will be upgrading power service lines around Cossack, Emungalan, Florina, and Katherine area. The works may require an interruption to your power supply for around 1.5 hours to complete the replacement safely. Please secure pets and provide clear access to your service line.
