415V three-phase temporary power for commercial and industrial construction sites. Available now with stays; the stayless three-phase option is coming soon.
Three-phase 415V power is essential for commercial and industrial construction sites that require heavy machinery, welding equipment, or large-scale electrical loads. Standard single-phase 240V supply cannot deliver the power capacity needed for tower cranes, large compressors, commercial HVAC installations, or industrial welding rigs. Our three-phase temporary power poles are pre-wired with 415V metering and heavy-duty switchgear, and every installation is fully Energex compliant, with EWR lodgement included. Three-phase poles are available now in a stayed configuration; the stayless three-phase design is coming soon and cannot yet be hired. We can also arrange three-phase underground connections for estates with below-ground mains. Whether you are building a warehouse, a multi-unit residential development, or a commercial fitout, a three-phase temporary supply ensures your trades have the power capacity they need from day one.
For residential builders, getting power to site quickly and reliably is non-negotiable. Our builder's site power poles are the go-to solution for new home builds, knockdown rebuilds, and renovation projects across South East Queensland. We've been powering building sites since 1960 — we know the process inside and out.
Every builder's pole installation includes:
You choose the phase — single phase for standard residential builds or three phase for larger projects — and we handle the rest.
We work with volume builders, owner-builders, and individual contractors across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Ipswich. We confirm your installation window after reviewing your site details, keeping your build on schedule from day one.
Three-phase installations require additional safety measures and testing to ensure safe operation at 415V.
What the pole needs on site, and what we install. Every dimension below is what our crew works to on the day.
These dimensions are for the stayed configuration — three metal stays at 120°. Stayless poles (no stays, deeper footing) are coming soon; we'll publish their dimensions once they're available.
| Support | 3 metal stays, equally spaced at 120° |
|---|---|
| Stay anchor radius | 2 m from the pole base |
| Footing depth | 1,300 mm bored hole |
| Exclusion zone (once erected) | 3 m radius — no stockpiles, scaffold or personnel |
| Truck access | 2.5 m wide clear path to the pole position |
| Max span to network pole | 25 m (overhead connection) |
| Property boundary | All 3 stays must sit inside your boundary |
| Service line | Must not cross a neighbouring property |
| Scaffold inside the exclusion zone | Needs an Energex Safety Advice — tell us early |
| Site marking | Visible stake or spray mark at the exact pole location |
We confirm your power requirements — load capacity, connection type, and site access. Three-phase installations may require additional Energex coordination.
Our crew delivers and installs the three-phase pole, built up with its metering and switchgear by licensed electricians at our depot. We lodge the EWR with Energex.
Your retailer raises the service order. The network connection is then scheduled separately by the relevant provider, and three-phase can take longer to arrange. This is the network connection, not yet live power.
Your retailer or metering provider controls this appointment. Power only starts flowing once the meter is in.
When your permanent three-phase supply is connected, we remove the pole and all associated hardware.
We service all major regions across South East Queensland with fast turnaround times.
Our fleet covers all of South East Queensland, from the Gold Coast through Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. We confirm three-phase delivery and installation timing after reviewing your load requirements, site access and current availability. Energex three-phase connections may take slightly longer to schedule than single-phase, so we recommend starting the quote early in your project timeline.
Have questions about three-phase power pole hire? Here are answers to the most common queries from commercial builders and site managers.
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12 weeks hire + standard delivery
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Tips and guides for your next project.
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Read: Temporary Power Pole vs Generator for Building SitesBuild your three-phase pole quote online. We'll confirm the load, site, delivery, availability and installation details with you.