CN 22-05: Underground Pit Lid Non-Compliance
Wednesday, 22 June 2022
Essential Energy have identified several non-compliant pit lids (Cat number 114975) with a centre hole in the lid, which is too small for the pit lifting key.
CN22-04: Suspension of Ingal Impact Absorbing Columns
Wednesday, 11 May 2022
The Ingal range of impact absorbing street light columns have been removed from the AML due to a non-compliance with our technical specification.
CN 22-03 HDPE Possum Guards on Timber Poles
Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Existing Aluminium Possum Guards are being replaced with a High-Density Polyethylene Possum Guards.
CN22-02: Standard Approved Contestable Materials List CEOM7004 Updates
Thursday, 31 March 2022
To make the user experience easier, the Engineering Team has been working to convert the AML PDF version to an interactive Excel version. This will increase searching capabilities across Asset Groups and Asset Categories for both ASPs and suppliers.
SA03_22: Service Neutral Adrift
Thursday, 3 March 2022
When reinstating the Mains Earth Neutral (MEN) as per NS282, inspect neutral connections. Visually check to ensure the connection is tight and secured. Perform a pull test if required to all connections as a part of the recommissioning of services.
GI01_22: ASP Authorisation & Training Fees – process change
Thursday, 20 January 2022
From 7 February 2022, ASP workers initial registration and annual renewal will include a training delivery fee, this will allow workers unlimited access Ausgrid’s eLearning modules.
CN22-01: Underground Design and Construction Manual Update
Thursday, 20 January 2022
Updates to CEOM7098 – Underground Design and Construction Manual have been completed and the document is now available via Standards Online. The revisions table at the rear of the document outlines all of the changes as an easy reference.
GI28_21: Process updates to Field Recording Obligations
Monday, 20 December 2021
Changes to the process of submitting field recording As-builts and the associated Certification of As-builts (COA) form for ASP1s.
GI27_21: Pegasus system - updates & training information
Monday, 20 December 2021
This notice highlights recent system improvements and development changes made to Pegasus based on feedback by ASPs and contractors.
GI06_21: Ausgrid’s Electrical Safety Rules 2021/0 release – Minor update
Thursday, 2 December 2021
A minor error was picked up in the 2021/0 release of the Electrical Safety Rules. This has been updated in a 2021/1 revision and Appendix A, as well as an additional Amendment Advice covering the changes.
SA05_21: Information on the use of power cutting tools
Wednesday, 1 December 2021
Power cutting tools cannot be used when working within trenches, joint bays, and pits etc. where underground assets exist.
GI26_21: Update on Ausgrid's Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations
Monday, 15 November 2021
Ausgrid has received joint Union endorsement on their proposed Enterprise Agreement and industrial action has been suspended as they start to formalise the new Agreement.
CN21-10: Ring Main Units Supplied in Tyree Padmount Substations
Thursday, 11 November 2021
Essential and Tyree are working to supply padmount substations with ABB Safelink2 or Schneider RM6 RMUs until the supply situation is resolved.
GI04_21: Ausgrid’s Electrical Safety Rules 2021/0 release
Monday, 8 November 2021
Ausgrid’s Electricity Safety Rules (ESR) 2021/0 edition has been approved and features some substantial changes.
CN21-09: Standard Streetlight Column Foundation Design
Thursday, 4 November 2021
This information applies to Essential Energy employees, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 ASPs, and those undertaking new streetlight installations and civil works near the Essential Energy network.
GI25_21: Field verification requirements for planned interruptions
Thursday, 21 October 2021
As part of Ausgrid’s ongoing commitment to improving data systems and processes, recent changes have been introduced to the ‘Planned Interruption Customer Notification Report’ utilised by ASP’s when performing notification of planned interruptions.
CN21-08: EFACEC Ring Main Units Supplied without Fault Indicators
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
Essential Energy have agreed to take supply of EFACEC RMUs from Tyree without fault indicators due to COVID-19 supply issues.
CN21-07: 11kV/22kV Line Post High Pollution Polymer Insulators
Tuesday, 5 October 2021
11kV/22kV Line Post High Pollution Polymer Insulators will now be supplied with a modified 76mm neck that will allow preform ties to be utilised.
CN21-02: EFACEC RMUs – Transition to 22kV Fuses in 11kV units
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Essential Energy is transitioning to the use of 22kV fuses in EFACEC Fluofix Ring Main Units (RMUs), including in 11kV units across the Network.
GI24_21: Ausgrid Network Standard 282 Service Testing
Monday, 20 September 2021
Ausgrid has released the new Network Standard 282 Service Testing. This new network standard introduces minimum requirements for the testing of new or replacement services prior to and following the energisation of a customer’s premises.
GI23_21: COVID-19 - Construction Rules and Restrictions v2
Monday, 13 September 2021
Activities requested of Ausgrid must adhere to all provisions as outlined by NSW Health.
GI21_21: Refresher Training - Expiry and Latitude
Friday, 3 September 2021
The current COVID19 pandemic is causing changes and restrictions to Registered Training Organisations that currently service the ASP market. Such changes may impact the ability of ASPs to satisfy current annual authorisation requirements.
GI22-21: ASP Field Recording Obligations Advice
Friday, 3 September 2021
From 1 January 2022, ASP1s will be undertaking all Field Recording of Network Assets (FRNA), including field recording of commissioning works, for Level 1 contestable projects.
GI20_21 Planned Interruptions during the Trial HSC Period
Friday, 13 August 2021
Aan info pack has been sent to all households with HSC students, listing the planned interruptions during the exam period. If you're affected, here's what to do.
GI19_21: Recommencement of construction activities
Monday, 2 August 2021
How recommencing construction on sites inside and outside the eight impacted LGAs applies to works on the Ausgrid network.
