What you need to know about working with or connecting to our electricity infrastructure

Whether you're planning a new development, thinking about renovating or are after more technical information, you'll find all the information here to get started.

Safety is our number one priority

All workers accessing our assets must comply with our safety rules and inductions.

In building, development or working with any kind of Power and Water infrastructure, you must comply with all required standards and guidelines, following the access and induction procedures that apply to you.

Visit our work safety and access page for more information.

Procurement and tenders

Power and Water relies on local contractors and suppliers to deliver many of the Northern Territory's essential services.

If you have a Territory business, discover how we hire contractors and suppliers, and view the guiding and support documents on our contractors and suppliers page.

Power network design and construction guidelines

These guidelines form the basis of Power and Water accreditation of consulting engineers and contractors.

The guidelines are organised into 10 sections covering general and specific topics, including general requirements for the design and construction of network assets, documentation requirements and easement guidelines.

It is important to note the documents relate only to the power networks aspect of our business.

Visit our Power network design and construction guidelines page.

Network Technical Code and Network Planning Criteria

Outlines the requirements that apply to all facts of the electricity network.

The Network Technical Code is applicable to all connected equipment but particularly generators and large loads. It also covers network performance criteria, technical requirements of facilities, inspection, testing and commissioning, as well as power system security and metering.

The Network Planning Criteria outlines what we need to ensure our networks meet high safety standards, provides high quality, reliable and secure electricity supply, meets environmental standards and optimises equipment utilisation.

Visit our Network Technical Code and Network Planning Criteria page.

Information for

Developers

We require that subdivisions and other developments be designed and constructed by accredited designers and contractors.

We have specific requirements for the types of developments, which can be found on our Network Technical Code and Planning Criteria page.

Builders and electricians

When wiring work is completed, you should complete a Certificate of Compliance and submit it to Power and Water.

You need to arrange for a Customer Connection Officer to install the service connection, meters, and final connection to supply.

Contractors and consultants

We require that subdivisions and other developments be designed and constructed by accredited designers and contractors. If you are not yet accredited by Power and Water, you can submit your credentials to us for assessment, subject to our approval.

In our Network Technical Code and Planning Criteria, we outline general design requirements.

At the conclusion of the project, we will require that all works be formally handed over to us.

View the Accredited Electrical Contractors and Design Consultants PDF, 230.67 KB

Home and business owners

If you're looking at establishing or modifying an existing connection, you should make an access application to us.

You should lodge a subdivision application with the Development Consent Authority (DCA) if you're planning a subdivision into two or more lots.

View the Accredited Electrical Contractors and Design Consultants PDF, 230.67 KB

Before you have a connection established, you should complete an application for supply, which acts as a binding contract between you and your electricity retailer.