Private Underground Consumer Mains on Council Land
A reminder of the requirements for connection of private underground consumer mains up TasNetworks Pole.
As per the Service & Installation Rules it is the responsibility of the Customer to engage with the appropriate Councils and obtain approval for Private Underground Consumer Mains to cross council land. This is required for connections or upgrades to existing connections prior to commencing any work onsite.
A TasNetworks connection application where private underground mains cross council land must include evidence of Council approval. This application should be submitted prior to any work commencing onsite to avoid unnecessary rework or additional costs.
The Councils below have formally notified TasNetworks that they will NOT allow private underground consumer mains to cross their road reserve/ nature strip. TasNetworks cannot guarantee that other councils will allow these connections*.
- Hobart City Council
- Clarence City Council
- Kingborough Council
- Glenorchy City Council
- Meander Valley Council
- Launceston City Council
- West Tamar Council
- Dorset Council
*This list is current at the time of publishing.
If evidence of Council approval is not provided, TasNetworks will provide alternate connection options.
Please refer to the Service & Installation Rules for full connection requirements but be aware of the clauses below.
6.5.2 UG Consumer Mains up TasNetworks Service Pole
6.5.2.1 Customers must:
a) Obtain approval in writing from their local council or authority to cross council or public land to attach Consumer Mains to a TasNetworks’ service pole. The Electrical Contractor must provide evidence of this approval.
6.5.2.2 Customers’ Electrical Contractors must:
a) Provide evidence to TasNetworks of approval from the local Council to cross council land to attach Consumer Mains to a TasNetworks’ service pole
6.5.2.3 TasNetworks must:
a) Not connect any Consumer Mains up poles to the distribution network if the requirements in 6.5.2.1 and 6.5.2.2 above are not met
If you have any queries, please contact the Technical Advice team on 1300 300 545.
