NW000-S0080 NS149 Drawings for Chamber Type Substations, Control Points, Cable Riser and Ductlines - Issue - Applicable

Oct 23, 2026

NW000-S0080 NS149 establishes requirements for preparing and approving design drawings for chamber type substations, control points, cable risers and ductlines forming part of Ausgrid’s network. It defines document control details, supersession of Amendment 0, and directs communication for contestable projects through the Ausgrid officer. The standard includes a disclaimer, interpretation rules, keypoints guidance, amendment/shading practices, and safety and statutory compliance obligations for designers and accredited service providers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

AccessFree to download

Issue

Purpose and scope for design drawing preparation

Disclaimer

Compliance, legislative and approval requirements

Safety report and statutory duties

Approval process and network standard variations

Interpretation

Keypoints

Amendments to this standard

Network Standard | NETWORK | Document No | : | NW000-S0080 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Amendment No | : | 1 | | | Approved By | : | Manager – AES | | | Approval Date | : | 11/08/2020 | Supersedes Network Standard (NETWORK) NW000-S0080 Amendment No. 0 NW000-S0080 NS149 DRAWINGS FOR CHAMBER TYPE SUBSTATIONS, CONTROL POINTS, CABLE RISERS AND DUCTLINES ISSUE For issue to all Accredited Service Providers’ employees involved with the preparation of design drawings for Chamber type Substations, Control Points, Cable Risers and Ductlines forming part of Ausgrid’s network, and Ausgrid staff who are involved with the approval of the above mentioned drawings. All external communication associated with a Contestable project is via the Ausgrid officer facilitating the Contestable project. Ausgrid maintains a copy of this and other Network Standards together with updates and [amendments on](amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au)[ ](amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au)[www.ausgrid.com.au](amendments on www.ausgrid.com.au). Where this standard is issued as a controlled document replacing an earlier edition, remove and destroy the superseded document. DISCLAIMER As Ausgrid’s standards are subject to ongoing review, the information contained in this document may be amended by Ausgrid at anytime. It is possible that conflict may exist between standard documents. In this event, the most recent standard shall prevail. This document has been developed using information available from field and other sources and is suitable for most situations encountered in Ausgrid. Particular conditions, projects or localities may require special or different practices. It is the responsibility of the local manager, supervisor, assured quality contractor and the individuals involved to make sure that a safe system of work is employed and that statutory requirements are met. Ausgrid disclaims any and all liability to any person or persons for any procedure, process or any other thing done or not done, as a result of this Standard. All design work, and the associated supply of materials and equipment, must be undertaken in accordance with and consideration of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, latest revision of Ausgrid’s Network Standards and specifications and Australian Standards. Designs submitted shall be declared as fit for purpose. Where the designer wishes to include a variation to a network standard or an alternative material or equipment to that currently approved the designer must obtain authorisation from the Network Standard owner before incorporating a variation to a Network Standard in a design. External designers including those authorised as Accredited Service Providers will seek approval through the approved process as outlined in NS181 Approval of Materials and Equipment and Network Standard Variations. Seeking approval will ensure Network Standards are appropriately updated and that a consistent interpretation of the legislative framework is employed. Notes: 1. Compliance with this Network Standard does not automatically satisfy the requirements of a Designer Safety Report. The designer must comply with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW-Part 6.2 Duties of designer of structure and person who commissions construction work) which requires the designer to provide a written safety report to the person who commissioned the design. This report must be provided to Ausgrid in all instances, including where the design was commissioned by or on behalf of a person who proposes to connect premises to Ausgrid’s network, and will form part of the Designer Safety Report which must also be presented to Ausgrid. Further information is provided in Network Standard (NS) 212 Integrated Support Requirements for Ausgrid Network Assets. 2. Where the procedural requirements of this document conflict with contestable project procedures, the contestable project procedures shall take precedent

FAQs

What documents does NS149 supersede and what does Amendment 1 indicate?

NS149 supersedes Network Standard NW000-S0080 Amendment No. 0, and Amendment No. 1 is approved by Manager – AES with an approval date of 11/08/2020.

How should external communication and approval requests be handled for contestable projects?

All external communication associated with a contestable project is via the Ausgrid officer facilitating the contestable project, who coordinates with relevant internal departments and specialists as needed.

What safety and compliance responsibilities apply to designers using this standard?

Design work must follow legislative and regulatory requirements and relevant Australian Standards. Designers must also comply with the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2017 requirements for a written safety report, including in cases where the design is commissioned for connection to Ausgrid’s network.

Oct 23, 2026

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