Legal, Safe and Fully Compliant: Your Guide to Temporary Power Poles

Make sure your construction site stays powered safely and meets all Australian regulations with Poles & Holes.

Why Legal Compliance with Temporary Power Poles Matters

Temporary power poles are essential for any construction or renovation site — but safety and legal compliance are non-negotiable. At Poles & Holes, we handle everything so your site stays fully compliant with Australian electrical standards, keeping your team safe and your project on track.

1. We Handle Paperwork, Permits and Energex Connections

We lodge an Electrical Work Request (EWR) with Energex on installation day.
You receive an EWR number to open an account with your energy retailer (we recommend Origin or AGL).
Energex generally connects the power within 5 to 10 business days — delays can occur due to traffic control, site access, or weather.
In some circumstances, we can lodge the EWR before installation to speed up the process.

Technician handling temporary power pole permits and paperwork

2. Traffic Control May Be Required — We Keep You Informed

If your site borders a roadway shown in yellow on UBD maps:

Energex might require traffic control, which can add around 6 weeks to connection times.
Energex covers the traffic control cost, so you won’t pay extra.

Traffic control setup on construction site road

3. Fully Compliant Temporary Power Pole Equipment

Our poles meet strict Australian standards, including:

AS 3000 Wiring Rules
Queensland Electricity Connection Manual (QECM)
AS 3012 for construction site electrical work

Every pole is:

Installed with proper RCD safety switches, GPO outlets, stays, earthing systems, and meter boxes
Tested and tagged with certification valid for six months

Fully compliant temporary power pole at construction site

4. Preparing Your Site for Installation

To avoid delays:

Clearly mark your desired pole location, avoiding underground utilities
Allow sufficient space for crane access and pole stays
Keep the site accessible to prevent Energex failed visit fees

We’ll provide guidance on preparing your site ahead of time.

5. Flexible Hire Terms to Fit Your Project

Standard rental covers 12 weeks, with affordable weekly fees beyond that
Poles stay onsite until your project completes
Early removal? Ask your retailer for a Supply Abolishment, usually done within 5 to 20 business days
Let us know when Energex removes power wires — we’ll pick up the pole quickly

6. Ongoing Safety and Compliance

Each pole’s safety switch (RCD) is tested before delivery and valid for approximately 6 months
You’re responsible for scheduling further testing per Electrical Safety Regulations after that

Why Choose Poles & Holes?

We manage delivery, installation, permits, and Energex liaison from start to finish
Transparent pricing — no hidden fees, and any Energex or electrician costs are passed on clearly
Guaranteed compliance with Australian electrical standards
Flexible hire periods tailored to your project’s needs

Ready to Power Your Site Safely and Legally?

Don’t risk delays or safety issues with non-compliant temporary power. Poles & Holes provides reliable, legal temporary power poles across the Gold Coast and Brisbane.