Apply for a Safety Consent or Disconnection
Keep yourself and others safe when working around the Network
If you intend to work close to overhead or underground power lines then we recommend applying for one of our safety consents or a safety disconnection. Learn about the different options we have available and how to apply for them below:
Disconnect for Safety -
This type of disconnection allows temporary disconnection of your property from the network for activities such as but not limited to the following:
- Property Maintenance
- Roofing work
- cleaning spouting
- painting
- water-blasting
- tree trimming
- erecting scaffolding if work is to be carried out close to overhead service lines.
➤ Click here to learn more and apply for a Safety Disconnection.
Close Approach Consent -
A Close Approach Consent application is required when you need to undertake any activity which may come within the safe minimum approach distance (MAD) of 4.0 metres from Network Waitaki’s high voltage or low voltage power lines.
This safety requirement may also allow temporary disconnection of your property from the network for activities such as but not limited to the following:
- Property Maintenance
- Roofing work
- Cleaning spouting
- Painting
- Water-blasting
- Tree trimming
- Erecting scaffolding if work is to be carried out close to overhead service lines.
➤ Click here to learn more and apply for a Close Approach Consent.
High Load Consent -
A high load consent is required when transporting loads with an overall height that is greater than 4.25m through the Network Waitaki network.
