When working in the vicinity of overhead powerlines or underground electricity cables, it’s crucial to plan ahead to ensure you maintain a safe distance by avoiding the No Go Zones.
A No Go Zone is a designated area where entry is prohibited due to potential hazards or safety concerns. They are there to protect people from severe injury or death when working around powerlines.
The No Go Zone rules describe the minimum distance requirements to maintain when working near electricity poles and wires or underground cables.
No Go Zones for powerlines and underground cables
Anyone starting work near overhead or underground powerlines needs to be aware of and comply with No Go Zone rules and may potentially require an assessment and permit before work can begin, this includes businesses, contractors and individuals.
In Victoria, No Go Zone rules are enforced by Energy Safe Victoria, and working within these zones without an assessment could lead to serious risks and penalties.
A Powerline Safety Assessment is essential to ensure the safety of workers, equipment, and the public when operating near overhead or underground powerlines. Here’s why it’s necessary:
Before starting work on-site use the Look up and Live and Before you Dig apps to check for overhead and underground powerlines.
Plan ahead for safety and confirm if you need a No Go Zone assessment to avoid project delays and last-minute hold ups.
Please note timeframes are subject to application volumes and site locations.
You will be required to register on the mySupply portal before requesting an assessment. It will only take a couple of minutes to register. Before you start your application on the portal, please have details about your planned works, contact details and if required, ensure your Before you Dig response is less than 28 days old.
Following the site visit, our assessment will outline how to carry out work safely and may include obtaining a permit to work. Charges will apply for applications that require additional safety precautions, such as the installation of visual warning devices, a registered spotter or an electricity shutdown.
Contact 1800 771 434 or ngzenquiries@powercor.com.au for any questions.
You’ll be directed to the mySupply portal where you can log in / register to apply for an assessment.
The Vegetation No Go Zone defines the minimum distance to maintain when working near electricity poles. Any tree trimming needed within the Vegetation No Go Zone, including on private property, can only be completed by CitiPower and Powercor or trained professionals authorised by them. It is illegal and dangerous for any other person to complete works within the No Go Zone. Only authorised people can work in the No Go Zone. This includes when trimming vegetation near powerlines.
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