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We refer to your Departments correspondence seeking comment from
Essential Energy in relation to the proposed development at Kings
Forest Tweed Heads.

Essential Energy has no comments to make as to potential safety risks
arising from the proposed development.

Essential Energy makes the following general comments:

* As part of the subdivision and development, easements are created
for any existing electrical infrastructure. The easement are to be
created using Essential Energy's standard easement terms current at
the time of registration of the plan of subdivision. Easements will
also be required for any new electrical infrastructure where this will
may pass through private or crown land;

* If the proposed development changes, there may be potential safety
risks and it is recommended that Essential Energy is consulted for
further comment;

* Any existing encumbrances in favour of Essential Energy (or its
predecessors) noted on the title of the above property should be
complied with;

* The Department should ensure that a Notification of Arrangement
(confirming satisfactory arrangements have been made for the provision
of power) is issued by Essential Energy with respect to all proposed
lots which will form part of the subdivision, prior to Council
releasing the Subdivision Certificate. It is the Applicant's
responsibility to make the appropriate application with Essential
Energy for the supply of electricity to the subdivision, which may
include the payment of fees and contributions. The customer will need
to engaged the services of Accredited Service Providers to assist with
this;

* Any relocation/augmentation of Essential Energy's network assets
will need to be administered via Contestable Design and Certification.
All relocations/augmentation will be customer funded works (i.e. at
the applicants expense). The customer will need to engaged the
services of Accredited Service Providers to assist with this;

* The existing 33,000 volt overhead electricity infrastructure
traversing the northern area of the development is part of a critical
radial network, supplying significant customer base. Overhead
relocation of this asset is preferred, underground relocation will not
be considered without appropriate redundancy. Dependant on the
relocation proposal, some of the works will not be contestable. If the
asset is to remain in its present location, it must be easily
accessible and unobstructed for emergencies, regular inspections, and
maintenance purposes.

* In addition, Essential Energy's records indicate there is
electricity infrastructure located within the property. Any activities
within this location must be undertaken in accordance with the latest
industry guideline currently known as ISSC 20 Guideline for the
Management of Activities within Electricity Easements and Close to
Infrastructure. Approval may be required from Essential Energy should
activities within the property encroach on the electricity
infrastructure;

* Prior to carrying out any works, a "Dial Before You Dig" enquiry
should be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Part 5E
(Protection of Underground Electricity Power Lines) of the Electricity
Supply Act 1995 (NSW);

* Given there is electricity infrastructure in the area, it is the
responsibility of the person/s completing any works around powerlines
to understand their safety responsibilities. SafeWork NSW (www.safework.nsw.gov.au)
has publications that provide guidance when working close to
electricity infrastructure. These include the Code of Practice - Work
near Overhead Power Lines and Code of Practice - Work near Underground
Assets.

Should you require any clarification, please do not hesitate to
contact us.