Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 2010 (SA)

Case
No judgment structure available for this case.

South Australia

Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 2010

under the Electricity Act 1996

1Short title

These regulations may be cited as the Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 2010.

3Interpretation
  1. (1)

    In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

Act means the Electricity Act 1996;

buffer zone, in relation to an overhead powerline in the bushfire risk area or on private land in a non‑bushfire risk area, means the space around the powerline that adjoins the clearance zone around that powerline, as shown in the diagrams in Schedule 1;

bushfire risk area means the part of the State shown in the maps in Schedule 4 as the bushfire risk area excluding the areas shown in those maps as non‑bushfire risk areas (also see subregulation (4));

centreline in relation to a powerline means—

  1. (a)

    in the case of an underground powerline—

    1. (i)

      that consists of a single conductor—an imaginary line on the ground directly above that conductor; or

    2. (ii)

      that consists of more than 1 conductor—an imaginary line on the ground above the powerline that is equidistant from the outer conductors; or

  2. (b)

    in the case of an overhead powerline—

    1. (i)

      that consists of a single conductor—an imaginary line on the ground directly beneath the position maintained by that conductor in still air; or

    2. (ii)

      that consists of more than 1 conductor—an imaginary line on the ground below the powerline that is equidistant from the positions maintained by the outer conductors in still air;

clearance zone means the space around an overhead powerline as shown in the diagrams in Schedule 1 (the values of V, H, B, S and P referred to in those diagrams being determined by reference to the tables in Schedule 1 clause 5 or, if a determination of the Technical Regulator under Schedule 1 clause 6 is in force in relation to a particular powerline, that determination);

low risk powerline means an overhead powerline or portion of an overhead powerline—

  1. (a)

    that is in a prescribed area; and

  2. (b)

    each span of which does not exceed 50 metres and has low voltage conductors;

low voltage conductor means a conductor constructed to operate at a voltage not exceeding 480V;

non-bushfire risk area means a part of the State not within the bushfire risk area (also see subregulation (4));

prescribed area—see subregulation (3);

private powerline—see subregulation (2);

public land means land other than private land;

span, in relation to an overhead powerline, means the part of the powerline that lies between 2 poles or other supports for that line.

  1. (2)

    For the purposes of the definition of private powerline in section 4(1) of the Act, the prescribed voltage is 19kV.

  2. (3)

    For the purposes of Part 5 of the Act and these regulations, each non‑bushfire risk area (or portion of a non‑bushfire risk area) that is shown on the map in Schedule 3 headed Portion of Greater Metropolitan Area of Adelaide showing Index to Prescribed Areas Map Sheets (and in more detail on the following 7 maps indexed on that map) is a prescribed area.

  3. (4)

    A map of a bushfire risk area or non‑bushfire risk area is to be interpreted as at the date of its inclusion in the Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 1996 revoked by these regulations or, if it was not included in those regulations, as at the date of its inclusion in these regulations.

4Duty of electricity entity or council
  1. (1)

    The principles of vegetation clearance set out in this regulation are prescribed for the purposes of Part 5 of the Act and govern the duty of an electricity entity or a council to take reasonable steps to keep vegetation clear of powerlines.

  2. (2)

    At intervals of no longer than 3 years, overhead powerlines must be inspected and vegetation cleared as follows:

    1. (a)

      in the case of powerlines other than low risk powerlines—vegetation must be cleared so that—

      1. (i)

        no vegetation remains in the clearance zone surrounding the powerline in still air at the time of the clearance; and

      2. (ii)

        no growth or regrowth is likely to intrude into the clearance zone within 3 years (or, if an inspection and clearance is scheduled to take place in less than 3 years, within that lesser period), taking into account the reasonably ascertainable characteristics of the powerline and vegetation; and

      3. (iii)

        no part of the vegetation or growth or regrowth is likely to bend in the wind into the clearance zone at the time of clearance or within 3 years (or, if an inspection and clearance is scheduled to take place in less than 3 years, within that lesser period), taking into account the reasonably ascertainable characteristics of the powerline and vegetation and winds that might reasonably be expected in the area; and

    2. (b)

      in the case of low risk powerlines—vegetation must be cleared—

      1. (i)

        in accordance with the principles set out in paragraph (a); or

      2. (ii)

        so that no part of the vegetation or growth or regrowth is likely to come into contact with the powerline (including by bending in the wind) so as to—

        1. (A)

          form a leakage current to ground through the vegetation resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock; or

        2. (B)

          form an electrical path for tracking voltage exceeding 480V into low voltage conductors; or

        3. (C)

          bridge 2 or more low voltage conductors resulting in a phase to phase or phase to neutral breach; or

        4. (D)

          cause damage to the powerline resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock or loss of electricity supply,

      at the time of the clearance or within 3 years (or, if an inspection and clearance is scheduled to take place in less than 3 years, within that lesser period), taking into account the reasonably ascertainable characteristics of the powerline and the vegetation and winds that might reasonably be expected in the area.

  3. (3)

    If the supporting structure of a low risk powerline also supports conductors that are not low voltage conductors, then—

    1. (a)

      the principles set out in subregulation (2)(a) apply in relation to the conductors that are not low voltage conductors; and

    2. (b)

      the principles set out in subregulation (2)(b) apply in relation to the low voltage conductors.

  4. (4)

    The principles set out in subregulation (2)(b)(ii) only apply if the Technical Regulator has given approval to the electricity entity or council to keep vegetation clear of the powerlines in accordance with those principles.

  5. (5)

    If an electricity entity has the duty to keep vegetation clear of the powerlines—

    1. (a)

      the entity must not, in clearing vegetation in accordance with the principles set out in subregulation (2)(a), clear vegetation from around an overhead powerline—

      1. (i)

        more than is reasonably necessary to satisfy those principles; or

      2. (ii)

        if there is a buffer zone around the powerline, beyond the buffer zone,

    except if—

    1. (iii)

      it is reasonably necessary to do so for the purposes of enhancing the appearance, stability or health of remaining vegetation (but in that case, if there is a buffer zone around the powerline, the vegetation must not be cleared beyond the buffer zone); or

    2. (iv)

      the entity agrees, at the request of the occupier of the land on which the vegetation is situated, to undertake the clearance and the clearance would not be contrary to the provisions of any other law if carried out by the occupier; and

    1. (b)

      the entity must not, in clearing vegetation in accordance with the principles set out in subregulation (2)(b)(ii), clear more vegetation than it could by clearing in accordance with the principles set out in subregulation (2)(a).

  6. (6)

    If a council has the duty to keep vegetation clear of the powerlines, the council need not, in clearing vegetation in accordance with the principles set out in subregulation (2)(b)(ii), clear more vegetation than would be reasonably necessary to satisfy the principles set out in subregulation (2)(a).

5Duty of occupier
  1. (1)

    The principles of vegetation clearance set out in this regulation are prescribed for the purposes of Part 5 of the Act and govern the duty of an occupier of private land to take reasonable steps to keep vegetation clear of private powerlines on the land.

  2. (2)

    An occupier of private land must keep vegetation (other than naturally occurring vegetation) clear of any private overhead powerline on that land so that—

    1. (a)

      no part of the vegetation at any time intrudes into the clearance zone around that powerline in still air; and

    2. (b)

      no part of the vegetation is at any time likely to bend into that zone in winds that might reasonably be expected in the area.

  3. (3)

    An occupier of private land is not required to clear vegetation beyond the buffer zone around any powerline.

  4. (4)

    An occupier of private land must not clear vegetation which the occupier may not lawfully clear apart from this regulation—

    1. (a)

      more than is reasonably necessary to satisfy the requirements of subregulation (2) and for the purposes of enhancing the appearance, stability or health of any remaining vegetation; or

    2. (b)

      if there is a buffer zone around the powerline, beyond the buffer zone.

6Planting and nurturing vegetation near powerlines

For the purposes of Part 5 of the Act, Schedule 2 sets out requirements for planting or nurturing vegetation near powerlines.

7Technical Regulator may grant exemption from principles of vegetation clearance
  1. (1)

    The Technical Regulator may, on application—

    1. (a)

      exempt an occupier of land on which vegetation is planted or nurtured for commercial purposes (not including the production of timber) from compliance with regulation 5; or

    2. (b)

      exempt a person from compliance with a provision of Schedule 2 in relation to specified vegetation.

  2. (2)

    An application under this regulation must—

    1. (a)

      be made in a form approved by the Technical Regulator; and

    2. (b)

      contain the information specified in the form; and

    3. (c)

      be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the Minister.

  3. (3)

    Before determining an application under this regulation, the Technical Regulator must give the electricity entity or council with the duty to keep the vegetation clear of powerlines a reasonable opportunity to make submissions and be heard on the matter.

  4. (4)

    An exemption under this regulation—

    1. (a)

      must be in writing; and

    2. (b)

      may be subject to conditions, including a condition that the applicant is to pay any costs that the electricity entity or council incur in keeping the vegetation clear of powerlines in accordance with these regulations.

  5. (5)

    A person who contravenes, or fails to comply with, a condition of an exemption under this regulation is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $5 000.

Expiation fee: $315.

8Vegetation clearance scheme outside prescribed areas agreed between council and electricity entity
  1. (1)

    This regulation applies to public land in a non‑bushfire risk area but not within a prescribed area.

  2. (2)

    An electricity entity may agree a vegetation clearance scheme with a council governing the way in which the entity will carry out its duty to clear vegetation in the area of the council or part of that area.

  3. (3)

    The factors that should be taken into consideration in formulating a scheme include the following:

    1. (a)

      the nature of the vegetation, including its expected rate of growth;

    2. (b)

      the impact that the clearance work would be likely to have on the amenity of the area;

    3. (c)

      the historical or biological significance (if any) of the vegetation;

    4. (d)

      the long term effect that the clearance work would be likely to have on the health and appearance of the vegetation;

    5. (e)

      the controls on the planting and nurturing of vegetation applicable in the area;

    6. (f)

      the need to prevent damage to the powerlines and interruption to the supply of electricity and to safeguard the public against electric shock and damage to property;

    7. (g)

      the extent and frequency of past vegetation clearance in the area;

    8. (h)

      whether requirements with respect to vegetation clearance and the planting and nurturing of vegetation have been complied with in the area and, if not, the reasons for the non‑compliance;

    9. (i)

      the existence and terms of other vegetation clearance schemes;

    10. (j)

      any proposal to alter, remove or underground powerlines in the area;

    11. (k)

      the costs of the proposals (including insurance premiums) to the council and to the electricity entity and the financial resources of the council and entity;

    12. (l)

      the limits on the financial and other resources of the electricity entity that may be devoted to the scheme and the schemes for the areas of other councils;

    13. (m)

      any arrangement between the electricity entity and the council conferring on the council a specified role in relation to vegetation clearance.

  4. (4)

    A scheme cannot derogate from the principles set out in regulation 4.

  5. (5)

    A scheme—

    1. (a)

      must be in writing and executed by the council and the electricity entity (however, separate execution is not required if the scheme is combined with an arrangement under Part 5 of the Act conferring on the council a specified role in relation to vegetation clearance); and

    2. (b)

      may be varied or revoked by written agreement between the parties.

  6. (6)

    A vegetation clearance scheme as agreed has effect, and may be enforced, as a contract between the electricity entity and the council concerned.

9Agreement between occupier and electricity entity
  1. (1)

    An electricity entity may enter into an agreement with an occupier of private land under which—

    1. (a)

      vegetation around powerlines in a specified area of the land is to be inspected and cleared more frequently than required under regulation 4; or

    2. (b)

      the occupier undertakes to carry out the required inspection and clearance of vegetation on that land on behalf of the entity.

  2. (2)

    The agreement—

    1. (a)

      must be in writing and executed by the occupier and the electricity entity; and

    2. (b)

      must specify—

      1. (i)

        the area concerned; and

      2. (ii)

        the intervals at which inspection and clearance must be carried out; and

      3. (iii)

        unless the occupier undertakes to carry out the inspections and clearance on behalf of the electricity entity—the payments agreed between the parties in respect of the costs of the additional work required under the agreement; and

    3. (c)

      may be varied or revoked by further written agreement between the parties; and

    4. (d)

      has effect, and may be enforced, as a contract between the electricity entity and the occupier.

10Objections relating to vegetation clearance
  1. (1)

    An occupier or owner of private land may lodge an objection with the Technical Regulator concerning a matter set out in a notice of intention to enter land to carry out work received from an electricity entity or council under Part 5 of the Act.

  2. (2)

    An objection under this regulation must—

    1. (a)

      be made to the Technical Regulator in writing; and

    2. (b)

      be lodged with the Technical Regulator within 21 days after receipt of the notice to which the objection relates or such further time as the Technical Regulator allows.

  3. (3)

    The Technical Regulator must, on receipt of an objection, notify the electricity entity or council, as the case may require, of the objection.

  4. (4)

    On receiving notification of the objection, the electricity entity or council is prohibited from carrying out the clearance of vegetation to which the objection relates until the objection has been determined by the Technical Regulator.

  5. (5)

    The Technical Regulator may—

    1. (a)

      dismiss the objection; or

    2. (b)

      direct the electricity entity or council to take or to refrain from taking any specified action in relation to the matter; or

    3. (c)

      if the objector and the electricity entity or council have reached an agreement as to how the objection might be resolved, and the agreement does not involve a breach of these regulations—determine the objection so as to reflect the agreement.

  6. (6)

    The Technical Regulator may dismiss the objection—

    1. (a)

      on the ground that—

      1. (i)

        the subject matter of the objection is substantially the same as the subject matter of an objection previously considered; or

      2. (ii)

        the objection is frivolous or vexatious or without reasonable basis; or

      3. (iii)

        the objector has not made a reasonable attempt to resolve the matter by agreement with the electricity entity or council; or

    2. (b)

      if satisfied that the objector and the electricity entity or council have entered into an agreement under regulation 9 that relates to the subject matter of the objection; or

    3. (c)

      if satisfied for any other reason that the objection should not be allowed.

  7. (7)

    The Technical Regulator must, as soon as practicable, notify the objector and the electricity entity or council, as the case may require, of the Technical Regulator's determination of the objection.

  8. (8)

    An electricity entity or council must, when giving notice of an intention to enter private land to carry out work under Part 5 of the Act, include in or with the notice a statement of the rights of the owner or occupier to lodge an objection under this regulation.

11Notification of clearance by electricity entity to council
  1. (1)

    An electricity entity must give a council not less than 30 days written notice before commencing a program of vegetation clearance in the area of the council, including details of when and where clearance is to take place under the program.

  2. (2)

    Subregulation (1) does not apply if the clearance work to be carried out is subject to a vegetation clearance scheme.

12Electricity entity vegetation clearance power – prescribed qualification

For the purposes of section 55AA(2) of the Act, the prescribed qualification is a diploma in arboriculture obtained from a training organisation registered under the Training and Skills Development Act 2008 or a corresponding law (within the meaning of that Act).

Schedule 1—Clearance and buffer zones around overhead powerlines

1—Legend for diagrams

2—Clearance zone around overhead powerlines on public land in a non‑bushfire risk area

  1. (1)

    Diagram A—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—fully insulated or low voltage

This diagram applies to a powerline that has conductors which are fully insulated (eg aerial bundled cables) or low voltage conductors.

The clearance zone as shown extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

  1. (2)

    Diagram B—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—insulated unscreened

This diagram applies to a powerline the conductors of which are Insulated Unscreened Conductor ("IUC" or "CCT").

The clearance zone as shown extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

  1. (3)

    Diagram C—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage of more than 480V but less than 33kV.

Diagram C.1 shows the clearance zone at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram C.2 shows the clearance zone at mid span (as shown in diagrams C.3 & C.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams C.3 and C.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of P, V and H are set out in Tables 1 and 2 in clause 5.

C.1—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—at each end of span

C.2—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4)

C.3—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—view of clearance zone from above

C.4—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—view of clearance zone from side

  1. (4)

    Diagram D—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage from 33kV to 66kV inclusive.

Diagram D.1 shows the clearance zone at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram D.2 shows the clearance zone at mid span (as shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams D.3 and D.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H and P are set out in Table 3 in clause 5.

D.1—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—at each end of a span

D.2—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4)

D.3—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—view of clearance zone from above

D.4—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—view of clearance zone from side

  1. (5)

    Diagram E—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage from 132kV to 275kV inclusive.

Diagram E.1 shows the clearance zone at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram E.2 shows the clearance zone at mid span (as shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams E.3 and E.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H, S and P are set out in Table 4 in clause 5.

The 45° component of the clearance zone is determined as being 3 m from the 45° cutoff line.

E.1—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—at each end of a span

E.2—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4)

E.3—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—view of clearance zone from above

E.4—public land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—view of clearance zone from side

3—Clearance and buffer zones around overhead powerlines on private land in a non‑bushfire risk area

  1. (1)

    Diagram A—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—fully insulated or low voltage

This diagram applies to a powerline that has conductors which are fully insulated (eg aerial bundled cables) or low voltage conductors.

The zones as shown extend along the length of each span of the powerline.

  1. (2)

    Diagram B—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—insulated unscreened

This diagram applies to a powerline the conductors of which are Insulated Unscreened Conductor ("IUC" or "CCT").

The zones as shown extend along the length of each span of the powerline.

  1. (3)

    Diagram C—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage of more than 480V but less than 33kV.

Diagram C.1 shows the zones at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram C.2 shows the clearance zone at mid span (as shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams C.3 and C.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

Although not shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4, the buffer zone as shown in diagrams C.1 and C.2 extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of P, V and H are set out in Tables 1 and 2 in clause 5.

C.1—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—at each end of a span

C.2—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4)

C.3—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—view of clearance zone from above

C.4—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated more than 480V but less than 33kV—view of clearance zone from side

  1. (4)

    Diagram D—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage from 33kV to 66kV inclusive.

Diagram D.1 shows the zones at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram D.2 shows the zones at mid span (as shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams D.3 and D.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

Although not shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4, the buffer zone as shown in diagrams D.1 and D.2 extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H, B and P are set out in Table 3 in clause 5.

D.1—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—at each end of a span

D.2—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4)

D.3—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—view of clearance zone from above

D.4—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—view of clearance zone from side

  1. (5)

    Diagram E—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage from 132kV to 275kV inclusive.

Diagram E.1 shows the zones at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram E.2 shows the zones at mid span (as shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams E.3 and E.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

Although not shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4, the buffer zone as shown in diagrams E.1 and E.2 extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H, S, B and P are set out in Table 4 in clause 5.

The 45° component of the clearance zone is determined as being 3 m inside the buffer zone.

E.1—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—at each end of a span

E.2—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4)

E.3—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—view of clearance zone from above

E.4—private land in non‑bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—view of clearance zone from side

4—Clearance and buffer zones around overhead powerlines in the bushfire risk area

  1. (1)

    Diagram A—bushfire risk area—fully insulated

This diagram applies to a powerline the conductors of which are fully insulated (eg aerial bundled cables).

The zones as shown extend along the length of each span of the powerline.

  1. (2)

    Diagram B—bushfire risk area—insulated unscreened

This diagram applies to a powerline the conductors of which are Insulated Unscreened Conductor ("IUC" or "CCT").

The zones as shown extend along the length of each span of the powerline.

  1. (3)

    Diagram C—bushfire risk area—not insulated less than 33kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage of less than 33kV.

Diagram C.1 shows the zones at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram C.2 shows the zones at mid span (as shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams C.3 and C.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

Although not shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4, the buffer zone as shown in diagrams C.1 and C.2 extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H and P are set out in Tables 1 and 2 in clause 5.

C.1—bushfire risk area—not insulated less than 33kV—at each end of a span

C.2—bushfire risk area—not insulated less than 33kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams C.3 and C.4)

C.3—bushfire risk area—not insulated less than 33kV—view of clearance zone from above

C.4—bushfire risk area—not insulated less than 33kV—view of clearance zone from side

  1. (4)

    Diagram D—bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage from 33kV to 66kV inclusive.

Diagram D.1 shows the zones at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram D.2 shows the zones at mid span (as shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams D.3 and D.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

Although not shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4, the buffer zone as shown in diagrams D.1 and D.2 extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H and P are set out in Table 3 in clause 5.

D.1—bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—at each end of a span

D.2—bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams D.3 and D.4)

D.3—bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—view of clearance zone from above

D.4—bushfire risk area—not insulated 33kV to 66kV—view of clearance zone from side

  1. (5)

    Diagram E—bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV

These diagrams apply to a powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, constructed to operate at a voltage from 132kV to 275kV inclusive.

Diagram E.1 shows the zones at the pole or other support at the end of each span of the powerline.

Diagram E.2 shows the zones at mid span (as shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4) for each span of the powerline.

Diagrams E.3 and E.4 show the manner in which the clearance zone extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

Although not shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4, the buffer zone as shown in diagrams E.1 and E.2 extends along the length of each span of the powerline.

The values of V, H, S, B and P are set out in Table 4 in clause 5.

The 45° component of the clearance zone is determined as being 3 m inside the buffer zone.

E.1—bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—at each end of a span

E.2—bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—mid span (as shown in diagrams E.3 and E.4)

E.3—bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—view of clearance zone from above

E.4—bushfire risk area—not insulated 132kV to 275kV—view of clearance zone from side

5—Tables for determination of value of V, H, B, S and P

  1. (1)

    The values of V, H, B, S and P are determined by the voltage at which the powerline is constructed to operate and the length of the span concerned.

  2. (2)

    For 132kV and 275kV lines, a "stepout" S is required for the buffer zone.

  3. (3)

    For the purposes of compliance with the requirements of these regulations as to clearance of vegetation from around powerlines, as an alternative, the value of S may be taken to be that fixed for S* in Table 4—

    1. (a)

      until 31 October 2010; and

    2. (b)

      after that date, provided that the clearance zone will still extend at least—

      1. (i)

        in the case of a 132kV line—1.5 m; or

      2. (ii)

        in the case of a 275kV line—2.5 m,

    beyond any point to which the line may swing or sag at a wind pressure of 400Pa (taking into account the length of the span concerned and the characteristics of the line).

  4. (4)

    The values given are in metres.

  5. (5)

    The clearance to uninsulated LV conductors in non‑bushfire risk areas is 0.1 m for the length of the line and beyond termination poles or structures, as is also the case for fully insulated conductors in any part of the State.

  6. (6)

    The value of P determines the clearances required beyond a pole where a line terminates, in addition to clearances at poles or other supports along the length of the powerline.

  7. (7)

    A buffer zone of 1 m and no clearance zone applies where a neutral conductor (CMEN) is not within the clearance zone or buffer zone of an adjoining conductor.

  8. (8)

    The clearance to Insulated Unscreened Conductor ("IUC" or "CCT") is 0.5 m for the length of the line and beyond termination poles or structures, in any part of the State.

 

Table 1—Bare or covered conductor at operating voltages of 240V to 11kV

Voltage

All spans

Span (in metres)

0–50

Over 50–100

Over 100–150

Over 150–200

Over 200

P

V

H

V

H

V

H

V

H

V

H

Voltage not exceeding 480V in bushfire risk areas only

0.5

1.0

1.0

1.5

2.5

1.5

3.5

—

—

—

—

7.6kV and 11kV in bushfire and non‑bushfire risk areas

0.5

1.5

1.5

2.0

2.5

2.5

3.5

2.5

4.5

2.5

6.0

 

Table 2—Bare or covered conductor at an operating voltage of 19kV

Voltage

All spans

Span (in metres)

0–100

Over 100–200

Over 200–300

Over 300–400

Over 400

P

V

H

V

H

V

H

V

H

V

H

19kV single wire earth return (SWER)

0.5

1.0

1.0

1.0

2.5

1.5

5.0

2.0

7.0

2.0

9.0

 

Table 3—Bare or covered conductor at operating voltages of 33kV and 66kV

Voltage

Span (in metres)

All spans

0–100

Over 100–200

Over 200–300

Over 300–400

Over 400–500

Over 500–600

Over 600–700

Over 700–800

Over 800–900

Over 900

V

P

B

H

H

H

H

H

H

H

H

H

H

33kV

2.5

0.5

2.0

2.5

4.5

6.5

9.5

14.0

19.0

25.0

32.0

39.5

48.0

66kV

3.0

1.0

2.0

2.5

4.5

6.5

9.5

14.0

19.0

25.0

32.0

39.5

48.0

 

Table 4—All conductors operating at voltages of 132kV to 275kV—V, H and S

Voltage

All spans

Span (in metres)

P

B

0–100

Over 100-150

Over 150-200

Over 200-250

Over 250-300

Over 300-350

Over 350-400

Over 400-450

Over 450-500

Over 500-550

Over 550-600

Over 600-650

Over 650-700

Over 700-750

Over 750-800

Over 800

132kV

2.5

3.0

V

3.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

H

3.0

4.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

11.0

14.0

17.0

20.0

23.0

28.0

32.0

37.0

41.0

47.0

58.0

S

0

2.0

2.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

8.0

10.0

12.0

14.0

16.0

19.0

22.0

25.0

29.0

36.0

S*

0

1.0

1.0

3.0

3.0

5.0

5.0

8.0

8.0

13.0

13.0

19.0

19.0

26.0

26.0

32.0

275kV

4.5

3.0

V

4.5

4.5

5.0

6.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

8.0

H

4.5

5.0

6.0

7.0

9.0

10.0

11.0

13.0

15.0

17.0

19.0

22.0

24.0

27.0

30.0

37.0

S

1.0

2.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

10.0

11.0

13.0

15.0

17.0

19.0

24.0

S*

1.0

2.0

2.0

3.0

3.0

4.0

4.0

6.0

6.0

9.0

9.0

12.0

12.0

16.0

16.0

21.0

3.5m rule

Where the application of the value set out in Table 4 would result in the bottom edge of the clearance zone having a vertical distance from ground level of less than 3.5 m, the bottom edge of the clearance zone shall have a vertical distance from ground level of 3.5 m irrespective of the vertical distance it would otherwise have had from ground level by virtue of the value of V.

6—Technical Regulator may determine values for clearance zone around particular powerline in certain circumstances

  1. (1)

    The Technical Regulator may, on application by an electricity entity with a duty under section 55 of the Act in relation to an overhead 132kV or 275kV powerline, determine that for the purposes of that duty in relation to a specified portion of the powerline the value of V, H, B or S is to be a specified number of metres instead of the value given in clause 5.

  2. (2)

    The Technical Regulator must not make a determination under subclause (1) unless satisfied by the electricity entity that the clearance zone will still extend at least—

    1. (a)

      in the case of a 132kV line—1.5 m; or

    2. (b)

      in the case of a 275kV line—2.5 m,

beyond any point to which the line may swing or sag at a wind pressure of 400Pa (taking into account the length of the span concerned and the characteristics of the line).

  1. (3)

    An application under this regulation must—

    1. (a)

      be made in a form approved by the Technical Regulator; and

    2. (b)

      contain the information specified in the form; and

    3. (c)

      be accompanied by an application fee fixed by the Minister.

  2. (4)

    A determination under this regulation must be in writing.

  3. (5)

    The Technical Regulator may, by notice in writing to an electricity entity with a duty under section 55 of the Act in relation to a powerline to which a determination under this regulation relates, vary or revoke the determination.

Schedule 2—Planting or nurturing vegetation near public powerlines

1—Interpretation

In this Schedule—

exempt vegetation means—

  1. (a)

    vegetation (such as small plants that produce flowers or vegetables, ground covers, cereal crops or small bushes or shrubs) with an expected mature height of less than 2 m;

  2. (b)

    vegetation in relation to which an exemption is in force under these regulations;

prescribed distance means—

  1. (a)

    in the case of a powerline constructed to operate at a voltage listed below—the distance set out below in relation to that voltage:

 

Voltage

Distance (in metres)

500kV

19.0

275kV

12.5

132kV, other than a single pole

15.0

132kV, single pole

10.0

66kV

6.5

  1. (b)

    in any other case—6 m.

2—General rules

  1. (1)

    Subject to clause 3, only vegetation of a kind set out in the third column of Table 1 may be planted within the distance set out in the second column from a powerline of a kind set out in the first column.

  2. (2)

    Subject to clause 3, only vegetation of a kind set out in the third or fourth column of Table 1 may be nurtured if it is growing within the distance set out in the second column from a powerline of a kind set out in the first column.

3—Exemption

Vegetation may be planted in proximity to a public powerline in a non‑bushfire risk area and any such vegetation may be nurtured, if—

  1. (a)

    the vegetation is planted in replacement of vegetation in a stand or avenue of vegetation situated along a road; and

  2. (b)

    the vegetation is of the same species as that being replaced.

4—Tables

 

Table 1—General rules

Powerline

Distance within which planting or nurturing is controlled

Vegetation which may be planted or nurtured

Additional vegetation which may be nurtured

Overhead public powerline, the conductors of which are not insulated, in the bushfire risk area.

Prescribed distance from centreline.

Species listed in Table 2.

Exempt vegetation.

Any vegetation planted or self‑sown before 1 November 1988.

More than the prescribed distance but less than twice the prescribed distance from centreline.

Species listed in Table 2 or 3.

Exempt vegetation.

Any vegetation planted or self‑sown before 1 November 1988.

Any other overhead public powerline.

Prescribed distance from centreline.

Species listed in Table 2 or 3.

Exempt vegetation.

Any vegetation planted or self‑sown before 1 November 1988.

Underground public powerline constructed to operate at a voltage of 66kv or more.

3 m from centreline.

Species listed in Table 2

Exempt vegetation.

Any vegetation planted or self‑sown before 1 November 1988.

Any other underground public powerline.

No control.

 

Table 2—Vegetation with an expected mature height of 3 m or less that may be planted in proximity to certain public powerlines

Botanical name

Common name

Abelia species

Abutilon species

Acacia acinacea

Gold Dust Wattle

Acacia anceps

Acacia brachybotrya

Grey Mulga

Acacia cardiophylla

Wyalong Wattle

Acacia drummundii

Drummond Wattle

Acacia glaucoptera

Flat Wattle

Acacia glandulicarpa

Hairy Pod Wattle

Acacia microcarpa

Manna Wattle

Acacia myrtifolia

Myrtle Wattle

Acacia rotundifolia

Round Leaf Wattle

Acacia sclerophylla

Hard-leaf Wattle

Acokanthera oblongifolia

Actinostrobus pyramidalis

Swan River Cypress

Allocasuarina muelleriana

Allocasuarina nana

Stunted Sheoak

Alyogyne species

Desert Rose

Alyxia buxifolia

Sea Box

Amelanchier sanguinea

Anigozanthos species

Kangaroo Paw

Arundinaria (cultivars) (except those in Table 3)

Ornamental Bamboos

Atriplex species

Saltbush

Banksia caleyi

Caley's Banksia

Banksia dryandroides

Dryandra-leaved Banksia

Banksia hookeriana

Hooker's Banksia

Banksia nutans

Nodding Banksia

Banksia ornata

Desert Banksia

Banksia sphaerocarpa

Round-fruited Banksia

Beaufortia sparsa

Swamp Bottlebrush

Boronia species (except B. muelleri)

Buxus sempervirens (cultivars)

Callistemon species (except those in Table 3 and C. salignus)

Bottlebrush

Calothamnus species

Netbush

Calytrix species

eg Snow Myrtle, Fringe Myrtle

Camellia sasanqua

Carissa bispinosa

Carissa grandiflora

Natal Plum

Cephalotaxus harringtonia

Japanese Plum-Yew

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Olbrichi'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pottenii'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Tamariscifolia'

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurea' (and other dwarf cultivars)

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Filifera' (and other dwarf cultivars)

Chamaerops humilis

Mediterranean Palm

Chamelaucium species

Esperance Wax

Citriobatus pauciflorus

Citrus limon 'Variegata'

Variegated Lemon

Colletia paradoxa

Coprosma repens

Mirror Bush

Cordyline stricta

Erect Palm-Lily

Cotoneaster frigidus

Himalayan Cotoneaster

Cortaderia rudiuscula

N.Z. Pink Pampass-Grass

Cycas revoluta

Sago-Plum

Cyperus papyrus

Papyrus

Cyphomandra betacea

Tree Tomato

Cytisus species (except those in Table 3 and C. scoparius)

Dahlia imperialis

Datura cornigera (Brugmansia knightii)

Datura sanguinea

Deutzia species

Dodonaea species (except D. viscosa)

Hop Bushes

Dombeya natalensis

Dombeya tiliacea

Doryanthes species

Spear Lily

Dracaena umbraculifera

Duboisia hopwoodii

Pituri

Eremophila fraseri

Turpentine Bush

Eremophila mackinlayi

Desert Pride

Eremophila maculata

Spotted Emu Bush

Erica species (except E. arborea)

Heath

Eriostemon species

Native Daphne, Waxflower

Erythrina acanthocarpa

Tambookie Thorn Tree

Erythrina 'Blakei'

Coral Tree

Erythrina hendersonii

Escallonia 'C F Ball'

Escallonia 'Edinburgh'

Escallonia 'Fretheyi'

Escallonia 'Iveyi'

Escallonia x langleyensis

Escallonia macrantha

Escallonia 'Slieve Donard'

Eucalyptus kruseana

Bookleaf Mallee

Eucalyptus nutans

Red-flowered Moort

Eucalyptus pachyphylla

Thick—leaved Mallee

Eucalyptus preissiana

Bell-fruited Mallee

Eucalyptus rhodantha

Rose Mallee

Euonymus alata

Cork Tree

Euonymus hamiltoniana var yedeonsis

Euphorbia species (except E. candelabra)

Fortunella species

Cumquat

Geijera linearifolia

Sheep Bush

Genista species (except G. aethnensis, G. virgata and G. monspessulanus)

Goodia lotifolia

Golden Tip

Gordonia axillaris

Gossypium barbadense

Sea Island Cotton

Grevillea species (except those in Table 3 and G. robusta, G. hilliana and G. striata)

Hakea francisiana

Bottlebrush Hakea

Hakea leucoptera

Needle Bush

Hakea muelleriana

Muller's Hakea

Hakea nodosa

Yellow Hakea

Hakea orthorrhyncha

Hakea sericea

Silky Hakea

Hakea sulcata

Furrowed Hakea

Hakea undulata

Wavy-leaved Hakea

Hesperoyucca whipplei

Hibbertia species

Guinea Flower

Hibiscus species

Hovea species

Howittea trilocularis

Native Hibiscus

Hydrangea species

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Ilex verticillata

Black Alder

Illicium floridanum

Purple Anise

Indigofera species

Jasminum fruticans

Jasminum multiflorum

Hairy Jasmine

Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'

Irish Juniper

Juniperus sabina

Savin Juniper

J. x media (hybrids)

Kalmia latifolia

Calico Bush

Kerria japonica

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Beauty Bush

Kunzea species (except K. ambigua)

Lantana camara 'cultivars' (except Common Lantana)

Lavatera species

Leptospermum nitidum 'Copper Sheen'

Leptospermum rotundifolium

Leptospermum scoparium (dwarf varieties)

Leptospermum sericeum

Silver Tea Tree

Leptospermum squarrosum

Pink Tea Tree

Leucadendron salignum

Ligustrum delavayanum

Ligustrum amurense

Amur Privet

Ligustrum japonicum var. rotundifolium

Ligastrum ovalifolium 'Aureum'

Golden Hedge Privet

Ligustrum undulatum

New Guinea Privet

Ligustrum vulgare

European Privet

Linospadix monostachus

Walking-stick Palm

Lonicera species

Honeysuckle

Macrozamia species

eg Pineapple Palm

Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia

Maireana species (Syn. Kochia)

eg Blue Bush

Malus 'Echtermeyer'

Malus 'Gorgeous'

Malus sargentii

Malvaviscus arboreus

Melaleuca coccinea

Goldfield's Bottlebrush

Melaleuca brevifolia

White-flowered Paperbark

Melaleuca decussata

Melaleuca elachophylla

Melaleuca elliptica

Granite Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca fulgens

Scarlet Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca gibbosa

Melaleuca hamulosa

Melaleuca hypericifolia

Hillock Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca incana

Grey Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca lateritia

Robin Redbreast Bush

Melaleuca megacephala

Melaleuca micromera

Melaleuca microphylla

Melaleuca nematophylla

Wiry Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca oraria

White-flowered Paperbark

Melaleuca pentagona

Melaleuca pulchella

Claw Flower

Melaleuca quadrifaria

Limestone Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca radula

Melaleuca scabra

Rough Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca spathulata

Melaleuca squamea

Swamp Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca steedmanii

Steedman's Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca thymifolia

Thyme Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca trichophylla

Melaleuca uncinata

Broombush Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca wilsonii

Wilson's Honey Myrtle

Michelia figo

Port Wine Magnolia

Mirbelia species

Miscanthus sinensis

Montanoa species

eg Mexican Tree Daisy

Murraya paniculata

Myoporum floribundum

Nolina recurvata

Olearia species

Daisy Bush

Osmanthus aurantiacus

Osmanthus 'Fortunei'

Osmanthus heterophyllus (varieties except 'Ilicifolius')

Philadelphus species

Phormium tenax

N.Z. Flax

Photinia glabra 'Rubens'

Red-leaf Photinia

Photinia 'Robusta'

Picea glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'

Pimelea species

Rice Flower

Plumbago auriculata

Podocarpus lawrencei

Mountain Plum Pine

Polygala species

Prostanthera species

Mint Bush

Protea species

Prunus avium 'Pendula'

Weeping Gean

Prunus glandulosa 'Alboplena'

Bush Cherry

Prunus japonica

Chinese Cherry

Prunus spinosa Purpurea'

Purple-leaf Blackthorn

Prunus tenella var. gesslerana

Dwarf Russian Almond

Prunus triloba 'Plena'

Psidium littorale

Strawberry Guava

Psoralea pinnata

Pyracantha angustifolia

Orange Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea

Pyracantha crenulata

Nepal Firethorn

Pyracantha fortuneana

Pyracantha rogersiana

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'

Rhaphiolepsis umbellata

Rhaphiolepsis x delacourii

Ribes species

Currant

Robinia kelseyi

Senna species (except S. brewsteri)

eg Desert Cassia

Sparmannia species

Taxus baccata 'cultivars' (except Common Yew)

Telopea mongaensis

Telopea speciosissima

Templetonia retusa

Thryptomene species

Viburnum tinus

Laurestinus

Xylomelum angustifolium

Sandplain Woody Pear

Yucca species

Yucca

 

Table 3—Vegetation with an expected mature height of more than 3 m but not more than 6 m that may be planted in proximity to certain public powerlines

Botanical Name

Common name

Acacia acuminata

Raspberry Jam Wattle

Acacia aneura

Mulga

Acacia argyrophylla

Golden Grey Mulga

Acacia calamifolia

Wallowa Wattle

Acacia cultriformis

Knife Leaf Wattle

Acacia cyclops

Western Coastal Wattle

Acacia dodonaeifolia

Hop-leaved Wattle

Acacia gracilifolia

Acacia hakeoides

Hakea Leaved Wattle

Acacia iteaphylla

Flinders Range Wattle

Acacia ligulata

Umbrella Bush

Acacia longifolia

Sallow Wattle

Acacia notabilis

Notable Wattle

Acacia oswaldii

Umbrella Wattle

Acacia pycnantha

Golden Wattle

Acacia rigens

Nealie

Acacia sophorae

Coastal Wattle

Acacia spectabilis

Mudgee Wattle

Acacia suaveolens

Sweet Wattle

Acacia trineura

Hindmash Wattle

Acacia verniciflua

Varnished Wattle

Acacia vestita

Hairy Wattle

Acacia victoriae

Elegant Wattle

Acer buergerianum

Trident Maple

Acer ginnala

Amur Maple

Acer grosseri

Acer japonicum

Full-moon Maple

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple

Acer pennsylvanicum

Striped Maple

Acer sieboldianum

Alberta magna

Aleurites fordii

Tung-oil Tree

Allocasuarina paludosa

Scrub Sheoak

Aloysia triphylla

Lemon-scented Verbena

Amelanchier andrachne

Amelanchier asiatica

Amelanchier laevis

Angophora cordifolia (syn. A. hispida)

Dwarf Apple-Myrtle

Annona species

Custard Apple

Anopterus glandulosus

Tasmanian Laurel

Arbutus unedo

Strawberry Tree

Aristotelia serrata

Makomako

Arundinaria hindsii

Kanzan-Chiku

Arundinaria japonica

Metake

Arundinaria linearis

Narrow-leaf Bamboo

Arundo donax

Danubian Reed

Aesculus pavia

Red Buckeye

Azara lanceolata

Azara microphylla

Box-leaf Azara

Baccharis halimifolia

Bambusa multiplex

Hedge Bamboo

Banksia ashbyi

Ashby's Banksia

Banksia baueri

Possum Banksia

Banksia baxteri

Birds-nest Banksia

Banksia brownii

Brown's Banksia

Banksia burdettii

Burdett's Banksia

Banksia collina

Hill Banksia

Banksia media

Golden Stalk

Banksia speciosa

Showy Banksia

Bauhinia species

eg Orchid Tree

Betula pendula 'Youngii'

Weeping Birch

Boronia muelleri

Tree Boronia

Brachyglottis repanda 'Purpurea'

Brahea armata

Blue Palm

Buddleja colvilei

Buddleja davidii

Butterfly Bush

Buddleja madagascariensis

Butia capitata

Wine Palm

Butia yatay

Calliandra portoricensis

Callistemon 'Burgundy'

Callistemon citrinus

Red Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Harkness'

Callistemon phoeniceus

Fiery Bottlebrush

Callistemon polandii

Callistemon rigidus

Stiff-leaved Bottlebrush

Callistemon viminalis

Weeping Bottlebrush

Callitris drummondii

Callitris oblonga

Tasmanian Cypress Pine

Callitris verrucosa

Mallee Pine

Calpurnia aurea

African Laburnum

Camellia species

Camellias

Caryota mitis

Fish Tail Palm

Ceanothus species

Californian Lilac

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Allumii'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Darleyensis'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Fletcheri'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Lutea'

Golden Lawson Cypress

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Stewartii'

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Westermanii'

Chamaecyparis obtusa (except dwarf cultivars)

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Argentea'

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Squarrosa'

Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Glauca'

Chamaecytisus proliferus

False Tree Lucerne

Chamelaucium uncinatum

Geraldton Wax

Chionanthus retusa

Citharexylum fruticosum

Florida Fiddlewood

Citrus aurantifolia

Sweet Lime

Citrus limon

Wild Lemon

Citrus medica

Citron

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin Orange

Cordyline terminalis

Ti-Port

Cornus mas

Corokia macrocarpa

Corylus avellana

European Hazelnut

Corymbia ficifolia 'Dwarf'

'Summertime' Grafted Red Flowering Gum

Cotinus obovatus

Cotinus coggygria

Smoke Tree

Cotoneaster 'Cornubia'

Cotoneaster 'Watereri'

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus (C. serotinus)

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Crataegus coccineoides

Kansas Hawthorn

Crataegus crus-galli

Cockspur Thorn

Crataegus durobrivensis

Crataegus ellwangeriana

Crataegus orientalis

Silver Hawthorn

Crataegus phaenopyrum

Washington Thorn

Crataegus pinnatifida var. major

Crataegus prunifolia

Plumleaf Hawthorn

Crataegus x grignonensis

Crataegus x lavallei

French Hawthorn

Crinodendron hookeranum

Red Lantern Tree

Cupressus glabra 'Hodginsii'

Cussonia spicata

Cuttsia viburnea

Cycas media

Baveu

Cytisus battandieri

Cytisus multiflorus

Dais cotinifolia

Pompon Tree

Datura arborea

Datura suaveolens (Burgmansia)

Angels Trumpet

Dicksonia antarctica

Soft Tree-Fern

Dodonea viscosa

Hop Bush

Dracaena species

eg Dragon Tree

Dryandra formosa

Duranta species

Sky Flower

Elaeagnus species

Russian Olive

Elaeodendron australe

Scarlet Olive-Wood

Entelea arborescens

Whau

Eremophila species

Emu Bush

Erica arborea

Tree Heath

Erythrina fusca

Erythrina humeana

Coral Tree

Erythrina parcellii

Variegated Coral Tree

Erythrina phlebocarpa

Veined-pod Coral Tree

Erythrina senegalensis

Erythrina speciosa

Erythrina x bidwillii

Escallonia species

Eucalyptus angulosa

Ridge Fruited Mallee

Eucalyptus brachycalyx

Gilja or Chindoo Mallee

Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'

Eucalyptus calycogona 'Jubilee'

Jubilee Gum

Eucalyptus cosmophylla

Cup Gum

Eucalyptus crucis

Southern Cross Mallee

Eucalyptus decipiens

Limestone Marlock

Eucalyptus dielsii

Cap-fruited Mallee

Eucalyptus dumosa

White Mallee

Eucalyptus erythronema

Lindsay Gum

Eucalyptus forrestiana

Fuchsia Gum

Eucalyptus gillii

Curly Mallee

Eucalyptus grossa

Coarse-leaved Mallee

Eucalyptus kingsmillii

Kingsmill Mallee

Eucalyptus lansdowneana

Pt. Lincoln Gum & Crimson Mallee

Eucalyptus lansdowneana albopurpurea

Port Lincoln Gum

Eucalyptus lansdowneana lansdowneana

Crimson Mallee

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Magnet'

'Euky Dwarf'

Eucalyptus macrandra

Longflowered Marlock

Eucalyptus macrocarpa

Mottlecah

Eucalyptus orbifolia

Round-leaved Mallee

Eucalyptus pauciflora 'Frosty

Edna Walling 'Little Snowman'

Eucalyptus pyriformis (not E.p.youngiana)

Pear-fruited Mallee

Eucalyptus redunca

Black Marlock

Eucalyptus rugosa

Kingscote Mallee

Eucalyptus stoatei

Scarlet Pear Gum

Eucalyptus tetragona

Tallerack

Eucalyptus tetraptera

Four-winged Mallee

Eucalyptus viridis

Green Mallee

Eucalyptus websterana

Webster's Mallee

Eucryphia glutinosa

Eugenia aggregata

Rio Grande Cherry

Eugenia uniflora

Surinam Cherry

Euonymus fortunei

Spindle Tree

Euonymus japonicus

Evergreen Spindle Tree

Euonymus latifolia

Euonymus pendula

Eupomatia laurina

Copper Laurel

Exochorda species

Pearl Bush

Feijoa sellowiana

Pineapple Guava

Fraxinus ornus

Manna Ash

Fraxinus "Raywood' on ornus root stock

Dwarf Claret Ash

Fremontodendron californicum

Flannel Bush

Garrya elliptica

Gastrolobium bilobum

Poison Pea

Geijera parviflora

Wilga

Genista aethnensis

Mt. Etna Broom

Grevillea nematophylla

Silver Leaved Water Bush

Hakea species

eg Oval-leaved Hakea

Hamamelis species

eg Witch Hazel

Hebe diosmaefolia

Hedycarya angustifolia

Austral Mulberry

Hoheria lyallii

Ribbonwood

Hovenia dulcis

Japanese Raisin Tree

Howea belmoreana

Curly Palm

Howea forsterana

Kentia Palm

Ilex crenata

Japanese Holly

Ilex paraguariensis

Paraguay Tree

Ilex purpurea

Java Holly

Illicium anisatum

Japanese Staranise

Itea ilicifolia

Jasminum mesnyi

Primrose Jasmin

Jasminum nudiflorum

Winter Jasmin

Juniperus chinensis 'Aurea'

Golden Chinese Juniper

Juniperus communis var. suecica

Swedish Juniper

Koelreuteria paniculata

Golden Rain Tree

Kunzea ambigua

White Kunzea

Laburnum species

Grafted Laburnums

Lagerstoemia indica all varieties

Crepe Myrtle

Lantana camara

Common Lantana

Lawsonia inermis

Henna

Leptospermum species

Tea Tree

Leucadendron argenteum

Silver Tree

Leucopogon parviflorus

Coast Beard-Heath

Ligustrum japonicum

Japanese Tree Privet

Ligustrum japonicum 'Variegatum'

Ligustrum lucidum 'Tricolor'

Ligustrum ovalifolium

Californian Privet

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese Privet

Livistona chinensis

Lophomyrtus bullata

Ramarama

Lophomyrtus obcordata

Luculia grandifolia

Magnolia liliiflora

Magnolia salicifolia

Magnolia sieboldii

Magnolia x soulangeana (cultivars)

Saucer Magnolia

Mahonia lomariifolia

Malus 'Aldenhamensis'

Malus 'John Downie'

Malus 'Robert Nairn'

Malus 'Veitch's Scarlet'

Malus angustifolia

Malus halliana 'Parkmanii'

Malus ioensis 'Plena'

Bechtel Crab

Malus sieboldii

Toringo Crab

Malus x atrosanguinea

Red Japanese Crab Apple

Maytenus boaria

Melaleuca acuminata

Mallee Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca alternifolia

Melaleuca bracteata

White Cloud Tree

Melaleuca diosmifolia

Melaleuca ericifolia

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca glomerata

Inland Paperbark

Melaleuca halmaturorum

Coastal Paperbark

Melaleuca huegelii

Melaleuca preissiana

Melaleuca nesophila

Western Honey Myrtle

Meryta sinclairii

Mespilus germanica

Medlar

Microcitrus australasica

Native Finger-Lime

Musa basjoo

Myoporum acuminatum (syn.M.montanum)

Water Bush

Myoporum insulare

Boobialla

Myoporum laetum

Ngaio

Myrsine australis

Mapou

Myrtus species

eg Common Myrtle

Neopanax arboreus

Five-Fingers

Neopanax colensoi

Orihou

Nerium oleander

Ochlandra maculata

Mottled Bamboo

Omalanthus populifolius

Queensland Poplar

Osmanthus species

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Parrotia persica

Persian Witch Hazel

Photinia beauverdiana

Photinia glabra

Photinia villosa

Phyllostachys castillonis

Phyllostachys nigra

Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys pubescens

Noble Bamboo

Pisonia umbellifera 'Variegata'

Pittosporum crassifolium

Pittosporum eugeniodes 'Variegatum'

Silver Tarata

Pittosporum phylliraeoides

Pittosporum ralphii

Pittosporum revolutum

Brisbane Laurel

Pittosporum tobira

Tobira

Plumeria rubra

Frangipani

Polyscias balfouriana

Polyscias guilfoylei

Wild Coffee

Pomaderris species

Poncirus trifoliata

Populus x pseudo-grandidentata

Weeping Large-tooth Aspen

Prostanthera lasianthos

Victorian Christmas Bush

Prunus 'Elvins'

Prunus amygdalus

Almond

Prunus cerasus

Kentish Cherry

Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'

Prunus ilicifolia

Islay

Prunus incisa

Fuji Cherry

Prunus lustianica

Portugal Laurel

Prunus mume 'Alboplena'

Flowering Apricot

Prunus mume 'Alphandii'

Flowering Apricot

Prunus persica (cultivars)

Peach

Prunus triloba

Bush Almond

Prunus x blireiana

Cherry-Plum

Pseudocydonia oblonga

Quince

Pseudocydonia sinensis

Psidium guajava

Common Guava

Ptelea trifoliata

Hop-Tree

Punica species

Pomegranate

Pyracantha atalantioides

Firethorn

Pyrus calleryana

Chinese Pear

Pyrus salicifolia

Silver Pear

Rhododendron species

Robinia hillierii

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculisera'

Robinia Mop Top

Sambucus nigra

European Elder

Santalum species

Senna brewsteri

Sesbania grandiflora

Agati

Sorbus vilmorinii

Spartium junceum

Spanish Broom

Stenolobium stans (Tecoma)

Stewartia sinensis

Styrax japonica

Snowbell

Tamarix species (except T. aphylla)

Telopea species

eg Tasmanian Waratah

Thevetia peruviana

Lucky Nut

Thuja orientalis (cultivars)

Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata'

Tieghemopanax sambucifolius

Elderberry Panax

Tristaniopsis laurina (Tristania laurina)

Water Gum

Ulmus glabra 'Pendula'

Weeping Scotch Elm

Virgilia divaricata

Vitex agnus-castus

Lilac Chaste Tree

Schedule 3—Maps showing prescribed areas

Schedule 4—Maps showing bushfire risk area

The first map shows the general boundaries of the bushfire risk area for the State. The next 8 maps show those boundaries in more detail.

The remaining maps show areas that fall within the general boundaries of the bushfire risk area but which are non‑bushfire risk areas. Those maps are presented by district affected, in the following order:

Index to map sheets for portion of Adelaide Metropolitan Area

Metropolitan Adelaide (9 maps)

Ardrossan

Arno Bay

Balaklava

Barossa (2 maps)

Beachport

Blyth

Booleroo Centre

Bordertown

Burra

Bute

Carrickalinga

Ceduna

Clare

Clayton

Cleve

Coffin Bay

Coobowie

Coonawarra

Cowell

Crystal Brook

Cummins

Currumulka

Edithburgh

Elliston

Eudunda

Eyre Peninsula East Coast (7 maps)

Fishermans Bay

Freeling

Gawler River (2 maps)

Gladstone

Goolwa

Greenock

Hahndorf

Hamley Bridge

Hawker

Jamestown

Kadina

Kalangadoo

Kapunda

Keith

Kimba

Kingscote

Kingston S.E.

Laura

Littlehampton

Lobethal

Lock

Loxton

Lyndoch

Maitland

Mallala

Mannum

Meningie

Middleton

Milang

Millicent

Minlaton

Minnipa

Moonta

Moonta Bay/Port Hughes

Mount Barker

Mount Gambier (2 maps)

Murray Bridge

Mypolonga

Nairne

Nangwarry

Naracoorte

Nora Creina

Normanville

Orroroo

Parachilna

Penneshaw

Penola

Peterborough

Ponde

Port Broughton

Port Lincoln

Port MacDonnell

Port Moorowie

Port Victoria

Port Vincent

Port Wakefield

Port Wakefield coastline (3 maps)

Punyleroo

Quorn

Riverland (6 maps)

Riverton

Robe

Saddleworth

Smoky Bay

Snowtown

South End

Spalding

Stirling North

Strathalbyn

Streaky Bay

Tailem Bend

Tantanoola

Teal Flat

Terowie

Tiddy Widdy Beach

Tumby Bay

Two Wells

Venus Bay

Victor Harbor South

Victor Harbor North & Port Elliot

Walker Flat

Wallaroo (2 maps)

Warooka

Woodside

Wool Bay

Wudinna

Yorke Peninsula East Coast (5 maps)

Yorketown

Portion of South Australia

Legislative history

Notes

  • •

    This version is comprised of the following:

Regulations

12.9.2019

Schedule 1

15.12.2011

Schedule 2

15.12.2011

Schedule 3

12.9.2019

Schedule 4

12.9.2019

  • •

    Please note—References in the legislation to other legislation or instruments or to titles of bodies or offices are not automatically updated as part of the program for the revision and publication of legislation and therefore may be obsolete.

  • •

    Earlier versions of these regulations (historical versions) are listed at the end of the legislative history.

  • •

    For further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or revoked by principal regulations

    The Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 2010 revoked the following:

    Electricity (Principles of Vegetation Clearance) Regulations 1996

    Principal regulations and variations

    New entries appear in bold.

    Year

    No

    Reference

    Commencement

    2010

    12

    Gazette 4.2.2010 p466

    4.2.2010:  r 2

    2011

    275

    Gazette 15.12.2011 p5021

15.12.2011: r 2

2017

293

Gazette 17.10.2017 p4352

17.10.2017: r 2

2019

206

Gazette 12.9.2019 p3266

12.9.2019: r 2

Provisions varied

New entries appear in bold.

Entries that relate to provisions that have been deleted appear in italics.

Provision

How varied

Commencement

r 2

omitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002

15.12.2011

r 3

r 3(3)

varied by 275/2011 r 4

15.12.2011

substituted by 206/2019 r 4

12.9.2019

r 4

r 4(5)

varied by 275/2011 r 5

15.12.2011

r 5

r 5(4)

varied by 275/2011 r 6

15.12.2011

r 12

inserted by 293/2017 r 4

17.10.2017

Sch 3

varied by 206/2019 r 5(1), (2)

12.9.2019

Sch 4

varied by 275/2011 r 7(1)—(20) (Sch 1)

15.12.2011

varied by 206/2019 r 6(1)—(18)

12.9.2019

Sch 5

omitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002

15.12.2011

Historical versions

15.12.2011

17.10.2017

Actions
Download as PDF Download as Word Document
Cases Citing This Decision

0

Cases Cited

0

Statutory Material Cited

0