Foundation specification
for permanent property poles
Every permanent pole order includes a hot-dip galvanised foundation cage delivered ready to place — your concreter pours the certified footing around it. Below: bore depths, bolt PCDs, reinforcement and concrete grade for both 1 kN and 3.5 kN poles, straight from the RPEQ-certified drawings.
Certified by Peak Construction Engineering
K Patrick Kwan Cheung, RPEQ 8999 · 19 May 2021 · refs P13023/CL4 & CL5
Both PDFs are the original RPEQ-stamped certification packs from Peak Construction Engineering — unmodified.
Pick your pole rating
Toggle between the 1 kN and 3.5 kN specifications. The two poles have different bore depths, baseplate sizes, bolt patterns and PCDs — make sure your concreter is pouring for the rating that matches your order.
1 kN Property Pole
5 m · 6 m · 8 m — standard residential SWL
| Bore hole diameter | Ø 450 mm |
|---|---|
| Bore depth — 5 m & 6 m pole | 1500 mm |
| Bore depth — 8 m pole | 1800 mm |
| Foundation bolts | 4 × M20 (cast-in) |
| Bolt PCD | 233 mm |
| Baseplate | 250 × 250 mm |
| Concrete grade | min 32 MPa reinforced |
| Reinforcement | Tempcore Y-bars + R8 hoops @ 300 CTS |
| Min concrete cover | 75 mm |
| Soil bearing capacity | ≥ 150 kPa |
| Wind region (certified) | Region C, Terrain Cat 2.5 |
| Pole weight | 80 kg (5 m) · 95 kg (6 m) · 125 kg (8 m) |
| Steel pipe | Ø 165 × 3.5 mm G350 HDG |
| Safe working load (eye bolt) | 1.0 kN |
| Standards | AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100, AS 1798, AS 3600 |
Soil & site conditions
The certified footing assumes standard soil conditions ≥ 150 kPa bearing capacity in Wind Region C, Terrain Category 2.5. Reactive clay, uncontrolled fill, sloping sites or unusually exposed locations require a site-specific geotechnical report and engineering certification. Call us on (07) 3367 2237 before you pour if you're unsure.
Builder checklist
Nine steps from confirming the pole location to handing the site over for installation. Tick these off and you'll be ready for our crew on day one.
- 1
Confirm pole location & rating
Verify the position with the site plan and confirm whether the pole is 1 kN or 3.5 kN. The two ratings have different bore depths, bolt patterns and PCDs — they are not interchangeable.
- 2
Dial Before You Dig (1100)
Confirm there are no underground services in the excavation zone before drilling.
- 3
Excavate the bore
Ø 450 mm hole drilled to the certified depth for your pole height (see spec above). Hole must be vertical and free of loose material.
- 4
Place the foundation cage included with your order
Every Poles & Holes permanent pole order includes a hot-dip galvanised reinforcement cage (Tempcore Y-bars + R8 hoops @ 300 CTS) with the cast-in bolts pre-set on the certified PCD and a position template at the top. 1 kN: 4 × M20 on 233 PCD. 3.5 kN: 4 × M24 on 280 PCD. Centre and plumb the cage in the bore. Maintain 75 mm minimum cover to all faces. Brace the position template to hold everything square during the pour.
- 5
Pour min 32 MPa reinforced concrete around the cage
Fill to full depth with min 32 MPa premix. Rod to remove air pockets. Slope the top to drain. The bolts should project enough that 2 threads minimum extend above the upper holding nuts after the pole is set.
- 6
Cure for a minimum of 48 hours
Do not disturb. Protect from extreme heat or rain. Installing on uncured concrete will void the structural warranty.
- 7
Remove the position template
Once the concrete has cured, remove the position template that held the bolts square. The bolts stay cast into the concrete; the template lifts off.
- 8
Keep the area clear for crane access
Remove spoil, tools and obstructions. Confirm crane truck access on installation day.
- 9
Notify Poles & Holes
Contact us once the footing has cured to schedule the pole install. Send a photo of the completed foundation.
Engineering certification
Peak Construction Engineering
- Engineer
- K Patrick Kwan Cheung
- Registration
- MIE Aust · RPEQ 8999
- Certified
- 19 May 2021
- Document refs
- P13023/CL4, P13023/CL5
- Drawings
- Blue Sun Poles BS-EGXPP6M-210222 Rev B (1 kN) · BS-EGXPP6M3P-210222 Rev D (3.5 kN)
- Standards
- AS/NZS 1170 · AS 4100 · AS 1798 · AS 3600
Frequently asked questions
The questions builders, concreters and site managers ask us most often about pouring for our property poles.
What if my soil is below 150 kPa bearing capacity?▾
Can I substitute a lower concrete strength like 25 MPa?▾
Where does the foundation cage and bolts come from?▾
Do the dimensions in the diagrams match the certified drawings?▾
How long after the pour can you install the pole?▾
What about wind region and exposure?▾
Everything bundled into a Poles & Holes order
Going direct to a fabricator gets you a pole. Going to Poles & Holes gets you a finished, energised installation — fixed-price, fully certified, with all the Energex paperwork handled.
Foundation cage delivered ready to place
Hot-dip galvanised cage with cast-in bolts pre-set on the certified PCD and position template — your concreter just drops it in and pours.
Energex-approved galvanised steel pole
5 m, 6 m or 8 m, in 1 kN or 3.5 kN ratings. Hot-dip galvanised for 50+ year corrosion protection. Delivered to site with the cage.
Crane installation by our licensed crew
Our team arrives with the truck, crane and equipment, positions the pole on your cured footing and tightens to the certified torque. No coordination on your side.
Energex Connect Application + EWR
We lodge the Connect Application and Electrical Work Request with Energex on your behalf, schedule the meter and connection, and chase the network for you.
Certificate of Compliance (CCEW)
Licensed electrical contractor sign-off — the certificate you need for council, insurance and re-energisation. Filed and copies sent to you.
Fixed price + warranty
One quote, no surprises. Backed by structural certification, our installer warranty and 24/7 emergency callout for defect rectification across SE QLD.
Ready to order your pole?
Hand this page to your concreter, place our cage and pour the footing to spec, and we'll handle the rest — pole supply, installation, Energex paperwork and certification.