The practical difference is the support arrangement. A stayed temporary pole uses metal braces anchored in the ground. A stayless design uses its engineered pole and footing without external stays.
Our stayed poles are available now. Our stayless option is coming soon, with final specifications and pricing to be confirmed at launch.
What space does a stayed pole need?
Our standard layout has three anchors about 2 m from the pole base. The installation guide allows working space around that layout. All stays must fit inside the property boundary and remain clear of driveways, storage and future building work.
Send the site plan before deciding that a pole will fit. A position that is clear at slab stage may later be occupied by scaffold, a driveway or deliveries. Planning for the whole build can avoid a relocation request.
What changes with a stayless design?
Removing external stays can reduce the support footprint, which may help on narrow blocks or sites with limited ground space. It does not remove truck access, underground-service checks, electrical clearances or engineering requirements.
Do not apply stayed-pole footing dimensions to a stayless pole. We will publish the confirmed stayless design and site criteria when the service launches. A future product should not be treated as a confirmed option for a current booking.
Does the support type decide the electrical capacity?
No. Pole support and electrical configuration are separate questions. Your electrician assesses the equipment load and required supply; the pole installation must also be suitable for the address. The capacity guide explains that decision.
What if stays will obstruct the build?
Mark the proposed building footprint, driveway and work routes on your site plan and send it with photos. We can review whether an available stayed or underground arrangement suits the site. Do not place stays across a footpath or neighbouring land, or plan to move them later yourself.
Working-clearance dimensions are not powerline exclusion distances. Raise nearby scaffold and crane work for a separate safety assessment.
Which page should I use to book?
Use the temporary power configurator for available configurations and current pricing. If you are interested in the future stayless product, use its interest form and include the project timing. Registration is not a booking or a promised launch date.
About the author
Doug, Owner & Director
Doug and Deb purchased Poles and Holes in 2002 as its third owners. Doug is the owner and director of the Capalaba business, which was established in 1960 and supplies temporary power poles, portable toilets and site security cameras.
