ASPs and contractors
Network design
This section provides authorised Accredited Service Providers Level 3 (ASP/3) and their employees access to technical specifications, contestable design process information and safety updates to support the design of distribution and sub-transmission network assets, underground or overhead mains, apparatus and substations.
Information
- Connect to the network
- Training for ASPs
- Authorisation and Accreditation
- Installation procedures - network documentation
- News and alerts
Connections Excellence Program Updates
September 2024
Customer Connections Get Set ASP3
Customer Connections Frequently Asked Questions- September 2024 changes - ASP3
Customer Connections ASP Information Pack - September 2024 changes
Customer Connections - Infographic for Customers - September 2024 changes
Expectations for participants at the pre-construction meeting
ASP/3 Design Processes Documentation and Templates
The following design information documents enable Ausgrid Authorised Designers to prepare and submit contestable designs to Ausgrid for certification.
- ASP/3s - How to use Ausgrid’s Connection Portal
- WEBGIS Update: May 2024 - Substation ratings and maximum demand
- Design Certification Check Sheet
- Asset Number Request
- Asset Valuation Spreadsheet (AVS) External
- Contestable Connections Process Flowchart post 13 September 2024
- Contestable Connections Process Flowchart prior 13 September 2024
- Contracts and Deeds - includes Contract for Design Related Services (CDRS) and Easements and Leases forms
- Customer Details Form
- Design Information - General Terms and Conditions
- Environmental Planning
- Network Earthing Information Sheet
- NET CAD External Design Template (The template can now be accessed via log-in through Ausgrid WebGIS AutoCAD.)
- PDV Request Form
- Procedures and information regarding upgrading and augmenting existing Schneider kiosk substations via NS117 Reference Documents 'high res (individual drawings)'
- Proposed Design Scope
- Rating Assessment Submission Template (NS272)
- Street Lighting Acceptance Form
- Suggested ISMP Format and Guide for Inspection of High Voltage Customer Installations
- ASP/3 Newsletter 112 - WebGIS update - substation ratings and load information
For security and privacy reasons the ASP/3 Seminar and Teams Event videos and presentation packs will no longer be available on the Ausgrid website. Please contact contestability@ausgrid.com.au for further information.
Contestable connection process
Contestable connections and relocation projects follow a process shown in this one page flowchart. This process is relevant for connections up to 11kV, including street lighting and the majority of asset relocations.
If you require further information, please contact: contestability@ausgrid.com.au or phone on 02 4399 8099.