SOUTHERN NETWORK SERVICES ISOLATIONS
To ensure we complete the correct isolation read this page and then select the option you require. This process will take you less than five minutes to complete. We will respond to your submitted request within two working days.
Scheduling.
We will attend weekdays between 07:30am and 09:30am and complete the isolation. We will then return between 03:30pm and 05:30pm and turn your power back on. We can isolate on the weekends if you wish, there will be additional costs for overtime rates. We do not offer isolations on public holidays or weekends with public holidays. Please allow us around a couple of weeks for the necessary processing and scheduling.
Compliance & Safety.
Notify us of any electrical works completed during the isolation. Electrical works will require Electrical Certificates and possibly Record of Inspections, we must sight these documents prior to reinstating power.
We are also required to ensure the building is safe before turning the power back on. This requires us to check the switchboard and ensure the main switch is off before livening, please ensure there is access for this.
Working close to overhead lines.
If this application is for working close to overhead lines, as well as making this application you will also need to apply to Orion for a consent. You can make this application at www.oriongroup.co.nz and then select 'Get a close approach consent' on this page.
Payment.
Full payment is required prior to us attending the isolation.
To ensure we complete the correct isolation read this page and then select the option you require. This process will take you less than five minutes to complete. We will respond to your submitted request within two working days.
Scheduling.
We will attend weekdays between 07:30am and 09:30am and complete the isolation. We will then return between 03:30pm and 05:30pm and turn your power back on. We can isolate on the weekends if you wish, there will be additional costs for overtime rates. We do not offer isolations on public holidays or weekends with public holidays. Please allow us around a couple of weeks for the necessary processing and scheduling.
Compliance & Safety.
Notify us of any electrical works completed during the isolation. Electrical works will require Electrical Certificates and possibly Record of Inspections, we must sight these documents prior to reinstating power.
We are also required to ensure the building is safe before turning the power back on. This requires us to check the switchboard and ensure the main switch is off before livening, please ensure there is access for this.
Working close to overhead lines.
If this application is for working close to overhead lines, as well as making this application you will also need to apply to Orion for a consent. You can make this application at www.oriongroup.co.nz and then select 'Get a close approach consent' on this page.
Payment.
Full payment is required prior to us attending the isolation.
Turn the power off at the pole.
For this option we turn off the power at the power pole. we do not remove the power cables attached to the building, see removal of overhead lines below. The cost for this service is:
For this option we turn off the power at the power pole. we do not remove the power cables attached to the building, see removal of overhead lines below. The cost for this service is:
- $188.00 excl GST per isolation during normal working hours.
- $720.00 excl GST per isolation after hours.
Remove the overhead lines from the building.
For this option we remove the overhead lines supplying your building and reinstate them to the same place. The cost for this service is $240.00 excl GST. The overhead lines to go back to the same location they were removed from. This cost is for standard residential aerial connections only, and may not apply to more complex connections.
For this option we remove the overhead lines supplying your building and reinstate them to the same place. The cost for this service is $240.00 excl GST. The overhead lines to go back to the same location they were removed from. This cost is for standard residential aerial connections only, and may not apply to more complex connections.
Turn the off power at an Orion box.
For this option we turn off the power at the Orion box on the street. The cost for this service is $306.00 excl GST.
For this option we turn off the power at the Orion box on the street. The cost for this service is $306.00 excl GST.
The costs indicated on this page may not apply to situations where there a multiple connections, or connections that are larger than single phase, or level 2 roads & state highways.