Level 3 ASPs
Level 3 ASPs design overhead and/or underground distribution and Sub-Transmission network assets. If you need further information or support, please email techconnect@essentialenergy.com.au.
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Page last updated: 28 Aug 2025, 02:49 PM
Who's Listening
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Phone 02 6933 5956 Email hamish.wheatley@essentialenergy.com.au
Digital Asset Management
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What's New?
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Whats new - June 2025 (378 KB) (pdf)
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Reports to assist with unspecified status and asset labels (381 KB) (pdf)
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Reports to assist with Unspecified Status and Asset Labels (35.2 MB) (mp4)
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Change to Nearas Pole Library Configuration (347 KB) (pdf)
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Updated Neara User Interface (24.7 MB) (mp4)
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How to update an old Neara design-User Guide (1.52 MB) (pdf)
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How to update an old Neara design - Video (23.3 MB) (mp4)
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Getting Started
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01 Getting Started - what you need to access Neara our network model and Lidar data (759 KB) (pdf)
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02 How to log in to Neara and access our Network Model and Lidar data (994 KB) (pdf)
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03 Level 3 Access Request to Neara (19.5 KB) (xlsx)
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04 Getting Started with Neara (61.8 MB) (mp4)
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05 Request access to Essential Energys network model and LiDAR data for a given area (105 MB) (mp4)
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General Navigation of Neara
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01 General Navigation of Neara (3.99 MB) (pdf)
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02 Mouse Controls and Keyboard Shortcuts - video (112 MB) (mp4)
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03 Customise Neara screenlayout and workspace (102 MB) (mp4)
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05 Searching by an Asset Label or an Asset ID (102 MB) (mp4)
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04 Search in Neara by location (74.8 MB) (mp4)
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06 Finding a Design (34.6 MB) (mp4)
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07 Using the Libraries in Neara (78 MB) (mp4)
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08 Properties Panel (132 MB) (mp4)
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Understanding LiDAR
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Overhead Design
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01 A 28-Step Guide to using Neara and Essential Energys Network Model for ASPs (3.09 MB) (pdf)
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02 Creating an Overhead Design with Neara (2.98 MB) (pdf)
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03 Guidelines for using Essential Energys Foundations Checks (2.23 MB) (pdf)
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04 Overhead Design Buttons (117 MB) (mp4)
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05 Adding a Stay (107 MB) (mp4)
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06 Using the Environments Spreadsheet (48.5 MB) (mp4)
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07 Adding a Transformer and Associated Pole Substation (61.6 MB) (mp4)
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08 How to Use EE Attached Crossings Checks (49.1 MB) (mp4)
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09 How to use the clearance report (61.8 MB) (mp4)
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10 Strength Checks (121 MB) (mp4)
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11 Designing Side Stays in Neara (965 KB) (pdf)
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12 Guidelines for Essential Energys Swing angle Check in Neara (1.12 MB) (pdf)
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13 Flag is loaded in master model template (7.04 MB) (mp4)
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Automated Overhead Construction and Conductor Schedules
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Underground Design
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Section 1_ Introduction and Update
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Section 2_ Using the UG Tools
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Section 3_ Design Example and Pulling Calculation
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Section 4_ Voltage Drop Calculations
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How to Use the Underground Design Tools in Neara (2.95 MB) (pdf)
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Neara Underground Design - Voltage Drop Calculations (445 KB) (pdf)
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Neara Underground Design Example - How to Design Underground Reticulation for a New Residential Estate (10.1 MB) (pdf)
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How To Set The Coefficient of Friction in Neara (1.58 MB) (pdf)
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Neara UG - Voltage and Current Calculations_update (661 KB) (pdf)
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Underground Design Example (993 KB) (zip)
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Additional Neara Resources
Information
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Safety Briefs/Alerts
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Briefing – CEOM7098 issue 16 - Underground Design manual changes (382 KB) (pdf)
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ASP Underground Manual update session Aug 2024 (312 KB) (pdf)
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Bushfire Priority Zone Transition BFP ASP Comms (101 MB) (mp4)
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Essential Energy - Digital Identification User Guide (1.87 MB) (pdf)
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Policy
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Essential Connections Portal Preview (1.21 MB) (mp4)