Essential Connections Weekly Update 20th October 2022

Essential Connections Weekly Update 20th October 2022

We continue to work towards next Monday 24th October 2022 for the new design portal to go live. As previously communicated, the following processes are going live on Monday 24th October @ 09:00am.

  • Design Information Applications
  • Design Submissions
  • Non-Standard Approvals
  • Asset Labels
  • Easements

Construction (Level 1 ASP) processes will not be used in the new system until later in the year. These processes will continue to be carried out via Contestable works and we will communicate further around the phased onboarding approach for construction.

If you have missed this week’s Essential Connections ASP information session or would like to revisit any of the information, please view the Information Session and/or watch the Recording.

Level 3 ASPs: Accessing Essential Connections on Monday 24 October 2022

Existing Level 3 ASPs who have been using Essential Connections will automatically have access to the portal – there is no need to register for the new system.

When you access the system on Monday, the ‘Design Portal’ tile will have disappeared from your OKTA screen, leaving only the ‘Essential Connections’ tile. Use the Essential Connections tile from Monday to access all your design related activity.


For some L3 ASPs you may find an error message when you log in, depending on how you have bookmarked the Essential Connections portal in your browser. If this is the case, simply go to Essential Energy okta to login to the system (and make sure you update your bookmark).

Essential Connections Design Go Live Support Sessions – Starting next week!

Click on the link(s) to register your attendance for one of our support sessions.

Session Details

Registration links

Essential Connection Design Go Live Support Session

25th October 2022 9:00AM – 10:00AM (AEDST)

Register here

Essential Connection Design Go Live Support Session

26th October 2022 8:30AM – 9:30AM (AEDST)

Register here

Essential Connection Design Go Live Support Session

2nd November 2022 8:30AM – 9:30AM (AEDST)

Register here

Essential Connection Design Go Live Support Session

9th November 2022 8:30AM – 9:30AM (AEDST)

Register here

NOTE: Drop-in support sessions have been scheduled after go-live to support you and address your enquiries live. These sessions should be your first point of contact to have your queries answered.

Change in easement hold point

Not all projects will be able to transition to the new hold point as highlighted below.

What do you need to do?

  1. Review the overview presentation and watch the session recording by clicking on the Essential Connections Information Session above.
  2. Access the level 3 ASP 3 hub on Essential Engagement for links to training materials and our user manual.
  3. Communicate this information to relevant members of your organisation.
  4. View this communication via Essential Engagement.

Further Information

If you need further information, please email aspinfo@essentialenergy.com.au