Electrical contractors
We assist local electricians and electrical contractors with a range of services, including meter installations, temporary and standard connections.
Electrical contractors
Western Power assists local electricians and electrical contractors with a range of services, including meter installations, temporary connections, and standard disconnections and reconnections.
Whether you’re doing repairs at a home or business, or you are an electrical contracting company who provides commercial and industrial electrical services, we’ll work with you to ensure your project is carried out safely.
This page will help you determine which service you need from us, and will also provide you with other useful information which will assist you during the electrical notice submission and service request process.
Online services
for electrical contractors
Need Western Power to perform some electrical work before you can get started on your project? Explore all our electrical services and information on how to apply for each below.
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Working near transmission and communication assets | Get access to specific network data for your job risk assessment/safe work method statement, or find out what your options are for works within the danger zone. | Read more |
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Temporary power | Temporary power supply allows builders and trades to work when there is no permanent connection to the site. To set up a temporary supply account, contact your retailer and then refer to one of these services. | Read more |
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Technical training and authorisation | Want to build your skills as an electrical contractor? See all our technical training courses on electrical safety and working with Western Power equipment. | Read more |
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Remove or relocate our equipment | Do you need us to move a green dome, streetlight, cables, or other electrical infrastructure? Find out the application process and fees for each type of request here. | Read more |
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New meter installations | Find information on the application process & contacts for a new meter connection. | Read more |
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Modify your power supply | Does your electricity supply need to be converted, upgraded, or changed from an overhead power supply to underground power? Submit a request to modify your power supply here. | Read more |
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Licensing & training | Professionals can find information relating to licensing & training offered by Western Power training services. | Read more |
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Disconnections | Need to disconnect your electricity supply or isolate the electricity network? | Read more |
Manuals, Guides and Standards
for electrical contractors
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Introduction to the new mini pillar
FAQs
An 'overhead to underground' service request does not require payment with a valid project for the access charge to the pillar.
An 'overhead to underground' project number should only be used on an ‘overhead to underground’ service request.
Not all services require the electrical contractor to be onsite.
If the electrical contractor is required to be onsite, a Western Power scheduler will make contact and arrange the appointment.
Services requiring an appointment are:
A refund can be requested if you have not received a service and adequate notice is provided.
Please contact Western Power on 131087 or email within 3 business days of the service request submission.
Charges will apply if:
- the crew arrives to find the site is not ready for scheduled work within 15 mins of arriving;
- crew attendance is no longer required once on site; or
- A minimum of 24 hours’ notice (before the appointment / visit) is not provided.
Refund requests are considered on a case by case basis.
If electrical work is required an electrical notice will need to be submitted by a licensed electrical contractor, before requesting network services from Western Power
The following services require a Preliminary Notice to be lodged using Building and Energy’s eNotice, prior to submitting a service request:
- Temporary disconnection
- Phase conversion or upgrade overhead cable
- Isolation of supply to add meter
- Overhead to underground conversion
The following services require a Notice of Completion to be lodged using Building and Energy’s eNotice, prior to submitting a service request: