An easement is a right applying to land. It gives one party rights over land owned by another party.
Electricity easements give Essential Energy the right for clear, 24-hour access to:
operate, maintain or upgrade electrical lines
immediately attend to damage and technical faults.
Electricity easements ensure the safety of residents living, working, and playing near powerlines. They help prevent incidents occurring that could cause serious injury or even death.
Easements may also exist on a property for other purposes, such as:
water mains
sewerage mains
natural gas supply lines
shared infrastructure such as driveways.
How does an easement affect what I can do with my property?
Easements can vary in size and width, and it is important to always keep them clear and accessible. That does not mean you are not allowed to use the space at all, though.
How to find out if there is an easement on your property
What you can and cannot do within an easement
What to do if you notice an encroachment on an easement
How to obtain permission for controlled activities within an easement.
Where are easements needed?
Easements must be in place for all new electrical infrastructure and some existing infrastructure located on:
Privately owned land
Crown land (State of NSW) including: - waterways - crown roads - crown reserves
Some land owned by Council (operational classified land)
Reserves, part of new subdivisions
National Parks.
State Forests and railways also have separate requirements.
Electricity easement requirements for connection works are determined during the design information process. Creating easements is a complicated and expensive legal process. In general, when designing new connections, we recommend use of easements as a last resort. Consult with your Level 3 ASP (Accredited Service Provider), local council and surveyor if alternative options are available, for example:
adjustment of boundary lines (e.g., creating a battle axe block)
An easement is a right applying to land. It gives one party rights over land owned by another party.
Electricity easements give Essential Energy the right for clear, 24-hour access to:
operate, maintain or upgrade electrical lines
immediately attend to damage and technical faults.
Electricity easements ensure the safety of residents living, working, and playing near powerlines. They help prevent incidents occurring that could cause serious injury or even death.
Easements may also exist on a property for other purposes, such as:
water mains
sewerage mains
natural gas supply lines
shared infrastructure such as driveways.
How does an easement affect what I can do with my property?
Easements can vary in size and width, and it is important to always keep them clear and accessible. That does not mean you are not allowed to use the space at all, though.
How to find out if there is an easement on your property
What you can and cannot do within an easement
What to do if you notice an encroachment on an easement
How to obtain permission for controlled activities within an easement.
Where are easements needed?
Easements must be in place for all new electrical infrastructure and some existing infrastructure located on:
Privately owned land
Crown land (State of NSW) including: - waterways - crown roads - crown reserves
Some land owned by Council (operational classified land)
Reserves, part of new subdivisions
National Parks.
State Forests and railways also have separate requirements.
Electricity easement requirements for connection works are determined during the design information process. Creating easements is a complicated and expensive legal process. In general, when designing new connections, we recommend use of easements as a last resort. Consult with your Level 3 ASP (Accredited Service Provider), local council and surveyor if alternative options are available, for example:
adjustment of boundary lines (e.g., creating a battle axe block)
