Top Energy | Close Approach

Please note that we will be operating on low staff levels with only essential fault work being performed over the Christmas and New Year period to give our staff a well-deserved break. Therefore, the close off date for the completion of all consents will be Friday 13 December 2019.

We will not be accepting or processing applications for Close Approach Consents, Cable Locations and High Load Consents between Friday 13 December 2019 and Monday 6 January 2020.

In the New Year, we will be accepting applications from Monday 6 January 2020 but please remember that a minimum of five (5) working days is required to process your application. If your application has a work or start date before Monday 13 January 2019 it will be automatically declined.

Close Approach refers to the operation of machinery and/or other work in close proximity to Top Energy’s power lines or other electrical equipment to ensure the work is undertaken safely, and to avoid any costly damage to the electricity cables.

REMEMBER! Working close to power lines and other electrical equipment can be dangerous.

The New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances (NZECP 34) requires written consent from the line owner when you:

We need a minimum of 5 working days to approve your application. However, some complex jobs may take more time.

There is no application fee. However, if a Top Energy Asset Protection Officer is required you will be charged for their time.

Close Approach Application

Contact Name *

Company / Home Name

Address *

Country

City

Zip code

Contact Number *

Email *

Note: Applications which do not have a valid contact number and email will not be processed.

Work site Information

Site supervisor / Plant operator *

Contact Number *

Description of work *

Attach plans / photos

Where possible include the Top Energy pole or asset number which can be found as a plate on the pole or asset

First Top Energy asset number

Last Top Energy asset number

Address and location of worksite *

Proposed work start / finish dates and times Note: Applications with a start date within 5 working days will not be processed.

Start Date *

End Date *

Application type (tick boxes) *

Operate plant near overhead lines

Cut vegetation near overhead lines

Erect a structure near overhead lines (Compliance and safety distances process may apply)

Erect scaffolding near overhead lines

Excavate near poles or pole supports (NOTE: Special distances and conditions will apply, and a cable locate may also required.)

Cable Locate

Create a road or track under existing lines

Altering the ground level beneath or near overhead lines and electrical assets

Other. Please fill in the description box below

Other description box

Click here to follow link to Safety Distances for Buildings and Structures

In submitting this Close Approach Consent application I, as the applicant, agree that no work will occur outside the Consent dates and times, as stated on the Close Approach Consent Certificate issued.

You must have read, understood and agree to the Close Approach Consent Terms, of this application.

Please tick to agree *

I have read and agree to the terms

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