Install an unmetered supply
Who is this for?
For local government authorities, government agencies and approved providers of specialised services such as traffic signals, streetlights, signs, railway crossing boom gates and bus shelters.
How long will it take?
3 months to provide you with a technical assessment
4-6 months to provide you with a design and quote, depending on the complexity of your project
3 months to construct, upon payment of quote and confirmation your site is ready
Timeframes indicative only and subject to change based on demand.
How much will it cost?
We'll provide a quote after we complete the scoping and design of your project.
Application fee
| Application fee (plus 0.59% credit card surcharge) | $497.42 |
Design fee
| Project complexity | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard | $1,320 |
| Detailed | $3,300 |
| Complex | $6,600 |
* While the design fee is GST inclusive, the GST exclusive amount will be deducted from the access offer if proceeding, i.e. GST is not refunded
Other fees
| Fee description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Construction costs | We will provide a quote |
| Cancellation fee | $550 |
In some situations the installation of a metered supply may be impracticable, you may be permitted to connect via an unmetered supply.
Unmetered supplies are available to local government authorities, government agencies and approved providers of specialised services. They are used for services such as traffic signals, streetlights, signs, railway crossing boom gates and bus shelters.
The type of connection provided will depend on the location - most customers will receive an underground connection, however in some regional areas where the traditional network had been identified for decommissioning, customers may be eligible for a stand-alone power system.
Application process
You’ve applied
1
You’ll receive a scope
2
You’ll receive design fee invoice
3
You’ll receive a quote for the delivery of the works
4
Let us know how we went
5
Additional information you need to know
Eligibility Criteria for an unmetered supply:
- An unmetered supply (UMS) may be provided for a consumer’s electrical equipment/device where all of the following criteria is satisfied:
- The energy usage is consistent and can be readily estimated;
- The consumer’s equipment/device requires a single phase connection where the maximum load does not exceed 4.8 kW;
- The load is not subject to consumer controlled variations (i.e. water pumping or air conditioning);
- The required supply is not of a short duration (i.e. fetes, fairs and festive lighting);
- The point of supply for the consumer’s equipment/device is installed within public open space or within a road reserve;
- The consumer’s equipment/device is on the same side of the road, visible from and no more than 25 metres from the point of supply;
- The consumer’s mains cable supplying the consumer’s equipment/device is installed underground;
- Each unmetered supply is installed and effectively labelled in accordance with the requirements of the WAER, AS/NZS 3000, UDS, WASIR and the Unmetered Supply Network Standard;
- It is not physically practical or commercial viable to install a meter (optional)
What to include with your application
A site plan
Provides us with an understanding of your work site, the location of existing and new assets and help us to design your product. It will need to include:
- Your property
- Neighbouring properties
- The location of the supply point
Equipment schedule
An equipment schedule allows us to notify the electricity retailer of the new/changed load of the UMS connection; and, check that the load does not exceed 4.8kW (20A) single phase.
Ready to install an unmetered supply?
Once you’ve gotten the above, you are ready to apply. Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes