Facilities Access Agreements

We lease space on poles and other network assets for third parties to install equipment.    

This currently includes:  

• Telecommunications Cables (FIBRE/ PSTN/ HFC)  
• Antenna equipment  
• Smart sensors  
• Emergency broadcasting systems  
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure  
• CCTV*  
• Promotional banners*  
• Cultural decorations*

*Government or Council only

You need to obtain a Facilities Access Agreement (FAA) to install your equipment on our assets. Applications can be made via the FAA tile on our mySupply portal.

Your equipment on our poles

We need to review your plans before you can install equipment for the first time. 

You need to provide the following information: 

• Documents detailing what the equipment is and where on a pole it will be placed 
• A single line diagram of your electrical components 
• Details of how much electricity (KWH and Amps) the device will consume  
• A specification sheet of the device from the manufacturer. 

Reach out to us with your plans via an email to facilitiesaccess@powercor.com.au 

A response will typically be provided within 30 business days.

Creating the Master Facilities Access Agreement

A Master Facilities Access Agreement is created when your equipment is approved. 

This outlines terms and conditions, responsibilities, liability and any associated actions and costs. The terms and conditions may be varied by agreement. 

Expected response time is 20 business days, subject to negotiation. This can vary based on the terms and conditions under consideration. 

Sample Master Facilities Access Agreement templates are available below: 

CitiPower: CitiPower – Master Facilities Access Agreement template 

Powercor: Powercor – Master Facilities Access Agreement template 

Negotiation for an EVCI application will follow the current CitiPower and Powercor document: Proposed negotiating framework Regulatory control period Commencing 1 July 2021.

Facilities Access Agreement (FAA) Rates

FAA rates are established on a commercial basis and are subject to negotiation. Rates reflect the specific characteristics of each installation. This includes, but is not limited to:

• the type of equipment
• its location  
• structural and electrical requirements
• installation complexity
• any ongoing operational considerations.

Each proposal is assessed individually, so no standardised or fixed pricing applies. All applicable fees, charges and commercial terms will be agreed as part of the Master Facilities Access Agreement and/or site-specific licence arrangements.

Indicative FAA rates are provided below to help proponents understand potential cost ranges. These values are guidance only and do not represent binding or guaranteed pricing.

Final rates will be confirmed through the formal application and negotiation process.

2026 financial year  

Apply

FAA Licence and Power Applications 

Applications are required for each site where you plan to install equipment. This can be submitted when the equipment design is approved and a Master FAA established. 

Lodge your application for each site via the mySupply portal. 

Facilities Access Power Applications 

You need an electrical supply offer before connecting equipment that requires power from the network. Costs applicable to provide a power supply will be outlined in your offer. 

For sites requiring energisation, select "FAA with Electricity Supply" in your mySupply application. 

Facilities Access Licencing Applications 

You need to prepare the following documents to apply for an FAA licence. 

For example, telecommunication applications need to provide: 

• antenna design documents 
• site feasibility assessment 
• RF EME documentation 
• structural assessment of the pole. 

Typically, all other installations need to provide: 

• Design documents detailing what the equipment is and where on the pole it will be placed. Your design will be assessed against the VESI Shared use of Poles code. This sets out the standards for acceptable clearances. 
• Map of the proposed asset location. 
• A structural engineering or wind loading assessment may be required. 
• Single Line Diagram and load specifications (for electrical assets). 

A Licencing Applications response (with or without a power offer) is typically provided within 20 business days. 

Install

Time to attach your equipment 

You can install your equipment and arrange power connections after accepting the license and power offer (if applicable). 

You will need to: 

• Complete the installation in accordance with the approved licence for the site. 
• Engage a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) to install and lodge the connection request via eConnect (for sites requiring energisation). 
• Install in accordance with VESI standards. 

Maintenance

You will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and condition of your equipment. If needed, you are permitted to make an exact change-over of your equipment for maintenance or safety reasons. If you need to change or upgrade to a different piece of equipment, you need to re-apply. 

Community artwork projects

We are proud to support local council beautification initiatives. We often deliver artwork projects on our poles, ground-based kiosks or building walls. 

Looking to set up a specialist project?

A Facilities Access Agreement is required prior to painting our equipment. You will need to gather the following information: 

• details of the assets which you wish to use for your project 
• details of the artwork you are looking to complete 
• details of the materials to be used. 

Once submitted, our team will help to make sure that the asset is suitable and safe to work around. 

If you have any questions or want to talk through your situation, feel free to email facilitiesaccess@powercor.com.au - one of our team will get back to you within 48 hours.