Getting a new electricity connection in NSW is a coordinated process between your electrician, a Level 2 ASP, and the relevant distribution network.
Step 1: Internal wiring by licensed electrician
Before any network connection, a licensed electrician completes all internal wiring and issues a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW).
Step 2: Engage a Level 2 ASP
A Level 2 ASP handles everything from the meter board to the street network. This cannot be done by a standard electrician in NSW.
- Assess connection requirements
- Design the service arrangement (overhead or underground)
- Lodge the connection application with the DNSP
- Install the service line, metering, and point of attachment
- Coordinate energisation with the network operator
Step 3: DNSP approval and energisation
Standard residential connections typically take 5 to 15 business days. Large commercial or HV connections can take longer depending on network assessment requirements.
What affects cost and timeframe?
- Overhead vs underground service
- Distance from the street main
- Single-phase vs three-phase supply
- Network capacity constraints
Mackex Services manages new power connections across all of NSW. Get in touch to discuss your connection requirements.
New power connection steps in NSW
A new power connection usually starts with confirming the electricity distributor, site supply requirements and whether the work is overhead, underground, single phase, three phase or high voltage. From there, the connection pathway depends on the network rules and the scale of the project.
- Confirm the distributor and connection requirements for the property.
- Prepare the service route, point of attachment, consumer mains and switchboard requirements.
- Coordinate Level 2 ASP connection work, metering requirements and any planned outage.
- Complete testing, paperwork and final energisation with the relevant network.
Common questions
Do I need a Level 2 ASP for a new connection?
Most new premises connections to the electricity network require a Level 2 ASP for authorised service work.
Can Mackex help with commercial and industrial connections?
Yes. Mackex handles residential, commercial, industrial and larger ASP connection projects across NSW.