Power pole management practice is an ESV compliance and enforcement priority.
The investigation and delivery of ESV’s report into United Energy’s wood pole management practices follows similar investigations into the practices of AusNet Services and Powercor.
ESV has committed to undertaking a review of the wood pole management practices across Victorian distribution Major Electricity Companies (MECs).
This draft report into the Wood Pole Management policies and practices of United Energy provides a summary of the detailed technical review undertaken by ESV, including:
- objectives of the investigation, and
- key findings and their implications.
Read or download the report here [PDF
Public consultation
ESV is committed to providing an opportunity for the Victorian public to comment on its investigations into the management of wood poles. This is an important step in providing community confidence in the safety of the electricity distribution network across Victoria.
Have your say
ESV invites interested parties to make a submission on this draft report. ESV will review all submissions received, update the report as deemed appropriate and publish a final report.
All submissions and comments received by ESV in relation to this consultation are considered public documents and will be published on ESV’s website. Any personal information contained in the submissions will be redacted to protect the privacy of individuals.
The closing date for submissions is 05 October 2022. Learn more and access the feedback form
Reviewed 24 January 2023