NS167

NS167: Positioning of Poles and Lighting Columns

This Network Standard is Ausgrid's specification for the positioning of poles and lighting columns

Scope

This Network Standard applies to all situations where positions are to be selected for poles and columns. It includes the selection of positions for poles and columns for new installations, replacements, and relocations.

This Network Standard applies to all persons with responsibility for planning and designing pole and column installations, and to all persons with responsibility for selecting positions for poles and columns, including Ausgrid staff and Accredited Service Providers.

Refer also to NS122 Pole Mounted Substation Site Selection and Construction for additional requirements applicable to pole-mounted substations. 

NS128 Pole Installation and Removal covers the erection and removal of poles.