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Who is this for?

The design information package provides the technical details required for you to have your design produced by a design consultant other than Western Power.


How long will it take?

Up to 9 months to provide you with a design information package. Western Power timeframes are subject to Western Power receiving compliant and complete applications in line with their policies and procedures along with all required supporting documentation to complete an assessment.


How much will it cost?

$742


Application process to WP

You’ve applied

Within 9 months you'll receive a Design Information Package (DIP)

You'll submit your design (including optional Interface drawing).

Western Power will  provide you with a Design Conformance Review within 7 months or between 4 and 6 weeks if a third party audit is included

You'll receive an invoice

Upon delivery of a completed Construction Administration Package including the completed ASCON drawing and receipt of invoice payment, a Project Network Officer will then be allocated and a handover meeting will be arranged within 4-6 weeks.

Handover achieved

Upon 100% quality assurance, handover will be achieved.

Energisation complete

Based on location, complexity and resource availability, Western Power will typically energise between 2-8 weeks after handover.

What to include with your application

Location plan

A location plan shows your project site on a map within the surrounding area.

Precal (DGN)

Your DGN precal file allows Western Power to identify the stage boundary for your project and is used to produce your Design Information Package. For street light projects, your DGN file indicates intended light locations.

Payment guarantee

A payment guarantee gives Western Power permission to deal with your design organisation, and is your agreement to pay the associated fees for the Design Information Package and Design Conformance Review if your project does not proceed.

Concept plan, including stage timing

A concept plan provides Western Power with a view of the subdivision, the scale of the project and nature of the proposed electrical network. Together with stage timing information, Western Power can undertake planning assessments and produce a Design Information Package(DIP).

Load breakdown

Your load breakdown allows Western Power to assess the impact your project will have on the network. It also allows Western Power to apply the appropriate charging policy.

Draft design drawing

Draft design drawings provided with your application assist Western Power to complete your Design Information Package.

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