Network design

An Accredited Service Provider Level 3 (ASP/3) who is authorised, or their authorised employee, can design electrical reticulation systems to be constructed as contestable works, including distribution and sub-transmission network assets, underground or overhead mains, apparatus and substations.

Information

• Connect to the network
• Training for ASPs
• Authorisation and Accreditation
• Installation procedures - network documentation
• News and alerts

Design information

The following design information documents enable Ausgrid Authorised Designers to prepare and submit contestable designs to Ausgrid for certification.

• Contracts and Deeds - includes Contract for Design Related Services (CDRS) and Easements and Leases forms
• test document
• Proposed Design Scope
• Design Information - General Terms and Conditions
• NET CAD External Design Template (note: 2.4MB)
• Environmental Planning
• Asset Number Request
• Network Earthing Information Sheet
• PDV Request Form
• Street Lighting Acceptance Form
• Asset Valuation Spreadsheet (AVS) External
• Procedures and information regarding upgrading and augmenting existing Schneider kiosk substations via NS117 Reference Documents 'high res (individual drawings)'
• Suggested ISMP Format and Guide for Inspection of High Voltage Customer Installations
• Design Certification Check Sheet
• ASP/3s - How to use Ausgrid’s Connection Portal
• test link

ASP3 Seminars

June 2019 Seminar Presentation
Dec 2018 Seminar Presentation

Contestable connection process

Contestable connections and relocation projects follow a process shown in this one page flowchart. This process is relevant for connections up to 11kV, including street lighting and the majority of asset relocations. 

If you require further information, please contact: contestability@ausgrid.com.au or phone 1800 051 017