Permanent Power Pole Installation Cost Brisbane

How Much Does a Permanent Power Pole Cost in Brisbane?

If you've received an Energex defect notice or you're building and need a new permanent power pole, the total cost comes down to the pole's load rating, whether you need power connected, and your site access. As a guide, here's what Poles & Holes charges to supply and install an Energex-approved galvanised steel property pole across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

Permanent Power Pole Prices (Supply & Install)

Every option below includes the galvanised steel pole, crane-truck installation, point-of-attachment brackets, and lodgement of your Energex Connect Application and Electrical Work Request (EWR). We also supply a hot-dip galvanised foundation cage — your builder or concreter excavates the bore and pours the concrete footing to our certified specification before installation day. All prices are ex-GST.

• Pole only — 1kN: $1,850 — 5 m galvanised property pole, supplied and installed, with no electrical connection.
• Pole only — 3.5kN: $3,570 — heavier-duty 5 m pole for higher structural loads.
• Pole + meter box & Energex connection — 1kN: $3,300 — adds a meter box, Energex connection, RCD and GPOs (single phase).
• Pole + meter box & connection — 1kN, 3-phase: $3,755 — single-phase board swapped for a 3-phase meter box, main switch and mains cable.
• Pole + meter box & connection — 3.5kN: $5,000 — 3.5kN pole with full single-phase connection.
• Pole + meter box & connection — 3.5kN, 3-phase: $5,455 — the heaviest-duty option: a 3.5kN pole with 3-phase connection.

Delivery is $350 for the power-pole truck across our standard SEQ zones. All prices are ex-GST and current at the time of writing — see the current per-option pricing on our permanent power poles page, and we confirm your exact figure on a fixed-price quote.

What's Included in a Typical Installation

A standard permanent power pole installation from Poles & Holes covers:

• Supply of a new Energex-approved galvanised steel pole (50+ year lifespan, termite-immune and non-combustible)
• Crane-truck installation and all point-of-attachment brackets
• A hot-dip galvanised foundation cage — your builder excavates the bore and pours the minimum 32 MPa concrete footing (roughly 1.5–2.25 m deep) to our certified specification
• Meter box, Energex connection, RCD and GPOs (on the connection options)
• Energex Connect Application, Electrical Work Request (EWR) and Certificate of Compliance (CCEW) lodgement

What Affects Your Final Price

• Pole load rating — a 3.5kN pole costs more than a 1kN pole.
• Whether you need power connected — a 'pole only' supply is cheaper than a pole with a meter box and Energex connection.
• Single-phase vs 3-phase — 3-phase adds a heavier meter box, main switch and mains cable.
• Site access — difficult crane access or extra traffic management can add cost.
• Delivery zone — standard SEQ delivery is $350; remote sites may vary.
• Defect-notice rectification — if you've had an Energex defect notice, a licensed electrical contractor first inspects the existing pole to confirm what's required.

Getting Power Flowing

Installing the pole is only step one. Energex then connects your new pole to the street mains — usually 1–3 weeks after installation. Your electricity retailer's meter provider attends separately to fit the meter, and power only starts flowing once that meter is in. Open an account with your retailer using the EWR number we provide so they can schedule it.

Related Resources

Learn more about our permanent power pole installation and replacement services, and read our comparison of timber vs steel power poles to choose the right material.

Think your existing pole might need replacing? Check the signs you need to replace your power pole. If you need temporary power during the replacement, explore our temporary power pole hire options.

We install across all of South East Queensland. Request a free quote for your permanent pole project today.