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Temporary changes of Vector equipment

Our overhead network lines might be in your way sometimes if you want to move tall machinery or structures to a work site. You can request a temporary disconnection or relocation of these lines or a line drop from us.

This request might require for us to temporarily shut down power for one or more of our customers. We have required notification periods for these planned outages, so you need to request this at least 20 working days in advance.

Apply for a temporary change

See information required below before applying.

0508 832 867

Our process

The process, costs and timeframes may vary dependent on:

The requirement of a power shut down for customers
The voltage level of the overhead lines
The type of work required e.g. line drop, temporary disconnection or relocation of lines

If you require a line drop of your own personal service line, you need to request a temporary disconnection here.

	Application	Submit your application by calling us on 0508 832 867 at least 20 working days before you require the work done
	Review & Costs	We'll review your application and contact you if further information is required. We'll design the job after visiting the job site to see what site works are required. For line drops, line relocations and some disconnections we will issue a quote that must be paid before we do the works.
	Scheduling	We'll schedule the work with you. If we need to, we'll schedule a planned outage for impacted customers and notify them within our required notice period.
	Timeframes	We relocate or drop the overhead lines or disconnect them at the scheduled times agreed with you.

Before you apply

You will need to provide the following information when you apply:

The location where you need to relocate, drop or disconnect Vector's overhead lines
The required duration of the relocation or disconnection

FAQs

All work activity must be kept at least four metres from overhead power lines. If you need to work closer, you must obtain a Close Approach Consent which will take two working days to process.

When planning to work near overhead lines or power poles, you are legally required to follow the minimum safe distances set by the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice - NZECP 34:2001 Electrical Safe Distances.

All work activity must be kept at least four metres from overhead power lines. If you need to work closer, you must obtain a Close Approach Consent which will take two working days to process.