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EQL Joint documents
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
Standard for Oil Containment - 3062359	10/10/2023	(575kb)
Substation Metering Standard - 3061818	10/10/2023	(402kb)
Standard for Climate and Natural Hazard Resilience - 3057510	10/10/2023	(305kb)
Standard for Selection of Surge Arresters - 3055929	10/10/2023	(953kb)
Standard for Insulation Co-ordination - 3058912	10/10/2023	(640kb)
Standard for Electric and Magnetic Field Design - 3060782	10/10/2023	(1mb)
Standard for Substation Ventilation and Air Conditioning - 3055324	10/10/2023	(317kb)
Guide for Reactive Plant in Substations - 3059908	11/10/2023	(527kb)
Standard for CVT Monitoring - 8332893	11/10/2023	(291kb)
Standard for Switchgear Selection - 12743722	25/10/2023	(340kb)
Standard for Cables and Cable Installations - 12737281	17/11/2023	(1mb)
STNW3471 - Queensland Public Lighting Design Manual v4	08/12/2023	(4mb)
Standard for DC Supplies - 3062917	08/01/2024	(6mb)
Standard for Clearances in Air - 3054141	15/01/2024	(1mb)
Network Physical Security - Design Reference - 13158190	17/05/2024	(973kb)
Standard for Audible Noise in Substations - 22968176	11/02/2025	(1mb)
Standard for Substation Fire and Explosion Protection - 3058013	13/02/2025	(657kb)
Standard for Busbar Conductor Selection - 3062690	13/02/2025	(1mb)
Joint Supply & Planning Manual - 3056869	27/05/2025	(1mb)
Queensland Public Lighting Construction Manual V14	04/07/2025	(60mb)
Standard for Substation Equipment Identification - 2947172	09/07/2025	(2mb)
Substation Construction Manual - 2915421 (Release V6)	11/07/2025	(1mb)
Standard for Substation Design Requirements - 20468486	11/07/2025	(1mb)
Standard for HV Equipment Ratings - 26945507	17/07/2025	(1mb)
Standard for Substation Lighting - 2949685	19/11/2025	(1mb)
Electrical Safety Rules - 6503074	25/11/2025	(0)
Ergon Energy/Energex Overhead Distribution Design Manual	05/12/2025	(75mb)
Network Labelling and Signage Manual	17/12/2025	(26mb)
Distribution Pole Stay and Equipment Design Tool - 36268290	19/12/2025	(2mb)

Energex Manuals
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
Distribution Earthing Manual FAQs - 13080103	31/07/2023	(0)
Distribution Earthing Standard - 3061992 (Previously RED 00758)	31/07/2023	(2mb)
Operating Practices Manual - 7670455	24/08/2023	(15mb)
Commercial & Industrial Substations Manual - Manual 00293	27/11/2023	(49mb)
Underground Distribution Construction Manual version 27	08/12/2023	(94mb)
10882 - Fibre Broadband Network Standards	26/09/2024	(10mb)
Standard for Operating Practices - Work Involving the Energex Low Voltage Network - 7371353	01/09/2025	(609kb)
OHCM Full Version (South East)	03/11/2025	(83mb)
Standard for Pole Transformer Fusing - 3064638	28/11/2025	(641kb)
00302 - Overhead Design Manual (South East)	05/12/2025	(34mb)

Energex Developer Design & Construct Estates
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
Reconfiguring An Allotment	25/07/2006	(90kb)
Works Plan Standard - Electricity - RED 00991 previously BMS 02167	06/01/2016	(634kb)
Pole Inspection Form - Contestable Works	06/09/2021	(213kb)
C-0038 - EQL - Contestable Works - Operational Update - LGA Approval	12/04/2022	(165kb)
C-0041 - Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Subdivision Standards v1	05/07/2022	(162kb)
C-0044 - Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Fast Track Certificate of Supply	16/09/2022	(209kb)
Consultant Checklist Certificate for Electricity Supply Form 2019 (28_08_2022)	16/09/2022	(292kb)
As Constructed Drawing Standard - 2597742 (Previously RED 01037)	13/06/2023	(485kb)
00367 - Resource Estimation Guide	08/02/2024	(10mb)
Form 8799 Energex Accredited Underground Civil Service Providers (15052024)	15/05/2024	(195kb)
F1448 Subdivision Application Form	08/07/2024	(168kb)
F1383 Public Lighting Application Form	08/07/2024	(150kb)
Form 8562 Approval to Construct (ATC)	10/07/2025	(71kb)
Energex Estimating with Pictures Ver 09 August 2025	15/09/2025	(2mb)
Approved Products List (Form 2020)	03/10/2025	(2mb)
Certificate of Completion Contestable Works	30/10/2025	(67kb)
Compatible Unit Listing - Overhead (Excel)	31/12/2025	(600kb)
CU Breakdown - Overhead (Excel)	31/12/2025	(1mb)
Compatible Unit Listing - Underground (Excel)	31/12/2025	(333kb)
CU Breakdown - Underground (Excel)	31/12/2025	(415kb)
Compatible Unit Listing - Distribution Substations (Excel)	31/12/2025	(84kb)
CU Breakdown - Distribution Substations (Excel)	31/12/2025	(112kb)
Compatible Unit Listing - Streetlighting (Excel)	31/12/2025	(262kb)
CU Breakdown - Streetlighting (Excel)	31/12/2025	(339kb)

EQL Major Customer Connections
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
Large Customer Connection Construction Detail Information - 3022	28/10/2013	(243kb)
Submission Checklist for Customer Substations -1328	13/02/2019	(264kb)
STNW1179 Standard for Plant Energisation	18/08/2025	(1mb)

Contestable Works Operational Updates
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
Significant Incident Brief	05/04/2019	(32kb)
C-0002 Operational Update 03_12_18 - Subdivisions	03/12/2018	(77kb)
URD Contractor news letter Q1 2019	17/06/2019	(315kb)
Interim Working Live OH open wire	19/06/2019	(304kb)
Direction No.2 - Live open wire LV works	24/06/2019	(2mb)
C-0004 Operational Update Contestable Works Safety Awarness	22/07/2019	(57kb)
URD Contractor news letter July to Oct 2019	08/10/2019	(336kb)
Capturing of span heights and ambient temperatures after re-tensioning or reconductoring - No T-1563	07/01/2020	(206kb)
T-1563 - Capturing of span heights and ambient temperatures after re-tensioning or reconductoring	09/01/2020	(206kb)
URD Contractor Newsletter October to December 2019	13/01/2020	(301kb)
Form 0641 Energex Contestable Works Electrical Contractor Completion Package Information 07042020	07/04/2020	(223kb)
C-0007 Energex Operational Update Contestable Works 07042020	07/04/2020	(594kb)
C-0010 Contestable Works - Energex Operational Update - Commissioning Forms	22/05/2020	(850kb)
C-0011 Energex Operational Update - Small lot LV switching fees	26/05/2020	(53kb)
C-0012 Contestable Works - Energex Operational Update - Community Title Schemes v2	01/06/2020	(66kb)
C-0015 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Payment of Design Application Fees	25/06/2020	(59kb)
C-0016 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Submission of Wayleaves	17/07/2020	(60kb)
C-0017 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - "For Construction" drawings	25/07/2020	(58kb)
C-0019 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Fees and Charges 2020_21 v2	26/08/2020	(79kb)
Contestable Works - Core work activities v1	16/11/2020	(663kb)
C-0021 Energex_Ergon - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Christmas planned outages 2020	16/11/2020	(51kb)
C-0023 Ergon_Energex Contestable Works Operational Update - Changes to Audit Reports	16/11/2020	(79kb)
C-0020 v2 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - PMT location and clearances	17/11/2020	(720kb)
Circular - EQ UCA 2020 - Information Regarding Wage Increases and Allowances (Core Work)	05/01/2021	(0)
C-0024 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - 11kV feeder spurs	05/02/2021	(237kb)
Contractor Bridging Course Comms - 16.02.2021	19/02/2021	(109kb)
Energex - Multi-Unit Commercial Industrial - Operational Update - 06082021	16/08/2021	(255kb)
C-0026 Energex Operational Update - HV Recipient - Primary Point of Contact	30/08/2021	(216kb)
C-0027 Energex Operational Update Contestable Work - LV Circuit Ties	01/09/2021	(436kb)
C-0029 Energex_Ergon Operational Update Contestable Works - Contract Execution and Payments	15/09/2021	(198kb)
C-0030 Ergon Energex Christmas 2021 Planned Interruptions - Contestable Works	18/10/2021	(221kb)
F3109 PMT drawing submission checklist	25/10/2021	(219kb)
C-0031 Energex_Ergon Operational Update - Connections Contract Obligations - Contestable Works	02/11/2021	(240kb)
Contestable Works Re-Authorisation Framework	05/11/2021	(280kb)
C-0034 Energex - Pole Inspection Form	06/01/2022	(409kb)
C-0035 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Fast Track – Certificate of Supply	08/03/2022	(165kb)
C-0036 - EQL - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Bulk Issuing of Site & Operational ID’s	08/03/2022	(184kb)
Consultant Checklist Certificate for Electricity Supply Form 2019	08/03/2022	(192kb)
No T-1835 - Low Voltage Switching Operator Authorisation	03/11/2022	(293kb)
C-0054 Christmas 2023 Planned Interruptions	13/11/2023	(161kb)
C-0056 Energex As Constructed Requirements	05/02/2024	(155kb)
C-0053 EQL Audit Compliance Specialist Team	05/02/2024	(135kb)
C-0052 EQL Contestable Works Site Visit Requirements	05/02/2024	(614kb)
C-0039 Energex Contestable Fees & Charges 2022/23	29/10/2024	(242kb)
C-0040 Ergon Contestable/Public Lighting Fees & Charges 2022/23	29/10/2024	(268kb)
C-0041 Energex Contestable Subdivisions Standards	29/10/2024	(162kb)
C-0042 EQL Contestable Application Forms V2	29/10/2024	(162kb)
C-0043 Energex Contestable Partnering Agreement	29/10/2024	(203kb)
C-0044 Energex Contestable Fast Track COS	29/10/2024	(209kb)
C-0045 EQL Contestable Secuirty Bonds	29/10/2024	(80kb)
C-0046 Energex As Constructed Drawings	29/10/2024	(188kb)
C-0047 Energex Contestable Fast Track COS Update	29/10/2024	(167kb)
C-0048 EQL Contestable Worksplan Standard	29/10/2024	(719kb)
C-0049 Ergon Contestable/Public Lighting Fees & Charges 2023/24	29/10/2024	(165kb)
C-0050 Energex Contestable Fees & Charges 2023/24	29/10/2024	(255kb)
C-0056 EQL As Constructed Requirements	29/10/2024	(155kb)
C-0057 Ergon Contestable Pedestrian Crossing Designs	29/10/2024	(140kb)
C-0058 Energex Contestable Fees & Charges 2024/05	29/10/2024	(192kb)
C-0060 EQL Contestable LV Drop Requirements	29/10/2024	(433kb)
C-0059 Ergon Contestable Fees & Charges 2024/05	29/10/2024	(187kb)
C-0061 EQL Christmas 2024 Planned Interruption Moratorium	29/10/2024	(162kb)
C-0062 EQL COS Requests	29/10/2024	(136kb)
C-0063 Abutting Structures on Freehold Lots (Terrace Housing)	04/11/2024	(0)
C-0065 EQL - Contestable Works - Prohibition on operating switches on HV Equipment	12/05/2025	(139kb)
C-0067 Energex - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Construction Authorities Site Supervisor	06/06/2025	(112kb)
C-0075 - Timely submission of As Constructed drawings and Completion Packages	21/10/2025	(149kb)
C-0073 - EQL - Contestable Works - Operational Update - BPAY Bond payments	21/10/2025	(183kb)
C-0068 Energex - Timely Submission of Completion Packages - superseded	21/10/2025	(697kb)
C-0076 - Retire RSC Documents	30/10/2025	(447kb)
C-0077 Certificate of Acceptance	30/10/2025	(255kb)
C-0074 - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Switching Day Expectations and Resource Planning	30/10/2025	(0)
C-0070- Ergon - Contestable Fees & Charges 2025/26	30/10/2025	(0)
C-0069 - Contestable Works - Operational Update - Process Change - ATC v2	30/10/2025	(0)
C-0071 - Energex - Contestable Fees & Charges 2025/26	30/10/2025	(0)
C-0055 EQL - Contestable Works Process Change Enquiry Stage	30/10/2025	(0)
C-0079 - Contestable Works - Operational Update - EQL - Subcontracting vs Labour Hire	04/02/2026	(138kb)

Ergon Manuals
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
Standard for Substation Signage - 2941554	10/10/2023	(2mb)
Dynamic Ratings E3 Transformer Manager Application and Settings Guide for Ergon Energy - 12993358	25/10/2023	(0)
STNW3046 - Standard for Interlocking - 3060386	17/11/2023	(4mb)
STNW3392 - Standard for use of CAD Software - 2946203	17/11/2023	(399kb)
RSD04 - Distribution Design Drafting Standard Specification - 2934528	17/11/2023	(226kb)
Standard for Distribution Line Design Underground - 3054145	19/04/2024	(2mb)
RSC10 - Specification for UDC Electrical Testing - 2882968	08/08/2024	(437kb)
Overhead Construction Manual Ergon Iss 29	13/05/2025	(486mb)
Subtransmission Legacy Standard Like for like Replacements Issue 6	22/09/2025	(25mb)
Standard for Electrical Design and Construction Requirements for Chamber Substations - 2916892	03/10/2025	(601kb)
Standard for Site Selection and Construction Requirements for Chamber Substations - 2933331	03/10/2025	(497kb)
Standard for Distribution Line Design Overhead - 2938244	05/12/2025	(15mb)
Underground Construction Manual (Northern/Southern)	22/12/2025	(90mb)
Overhead Sub-Transmission Construction Manual v8 (Ergon Complete)	15/01/2026	(509mb)

Ergon Developer Design and Construct Estates
File Name	Date Uploaded	Size
F1383 Public Lighting Application Form	08/07/2024	(150kb)
F1448 Subdivision Application Form	08/07/2024	(168kb)
Form 8562 Approval to Construct (ATC)	10/07/2025	(71kb)
Approved Products Lists Ergon (Form 2020)	03/10/2025	(2mb)
Earth Resistance Tests	30/10/2025	(58kb)
Certificate of Test - High Voltage Cable	30/10/2025	(62kb)
Certificate of Test - LV Cable Continuity & Insulation Resistance	30/10/2025	(45kb)
Certificate of Test - Public Lighting	30/10/2025	(84kb)
Certificate of Completion Contestable Works	30/10/2025	(67kb)

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