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+ Energex Subdivision Bonds More Than Doubled
2nd July, 2009 + |
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The security bonds that Energex requires of developers during construction have just jumped by a massive 100-300 percent, to $5000 per lot. Yet at the same time Energex has ceased subsidising cables and transformers. Is this their way of slowing development in SE Queensland?... |
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+ National Broadband Network to Cost Subdivision Developers from 1 July 2010
18th June, 2009 + |
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Australia's proposed National Broadband Network will come sooner rather than later for land developers. The current proposal is for greenfield land developments approved after 1 July 2010 to be required to have Fibre to the Premises - with the full cost borne by developers.... |
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+ Moreton Bay Regional Council EMF restrictions lack foundation
2nd November, 2008 + |
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Two of the recently-amalgamated local authorities in south-east Queensland continue to impose development restrictions in the vicinity of high voltage transmission lines. They are the former Caboolture Shire Council and Pine Rivers Shire Council - now part of Moreton Bay Regional Council. ... |
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+ How To Get Electricity Connected - Maybe
1st August, 2008 + |
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Getting electricity connected to new premises in Queensland can be a real nightmare. The problem is that you are dealing with two organizations: the Retailer and the Distributor (Energex or Ergon). And unfortunately, Energex's procedures have a gaping hole in them. But there is a way that it can be done with a reasonable chance of success.... |
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+ AER to Regulate Energex & Ergon from 2010
24th July, 2008 + |
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Responsibility for the economic regulation of electricity distribution services in Queensland will transfer from the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) to the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) in 2010. The AER is presently inviting submissions from interested parties on its Proposed Positions Paper. Developers take note.... |
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+ Energex Policy Shift on Surrendering Easements
10th July, 2008 + |
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Energex has signalled a policy shift on surrendering existing easements. Realising the value to developers, Energex has now begun using this as a bargaining chip to force developers to pay for network upgrades. Developers are strongly advised to enter into negotiations with Energex at the START of estate planning. Failure to do so could be very costly.... |
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+ Ergon Area: Subdivision Electricity
22nd May, 2008 + |
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Private design and construction of underground electricity reticulation and street lighting for new subdivisions in regional Queensland is now well bedded down and is proving a winner for both developers and Ergon. So where do we go from here?... |
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+ Telstra Slow With New Connection?
29th October, 2007 + |
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Lately we have received several enquiries about slow connection of telephone services to new subdivisions. Well, do you know about Telstra's Customer Service Guarantee?... |
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+ Secure RRA Website Access Now Available
20th April, 2007 + |
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Clients, project managers, civil engineers and surveyors can now gain immediate access to details of all of their current RRA jobs.
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+ Ergon's Subdivision Policy
4th April, 2007 + |
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Developers will be pleased to know that Ergon's new policy for design and construction of underground electricity and street lights in subdivisions has now commenced.... |
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+ Energex Subdivision Policy Unfair to Some Developers
28th January, 2007 + |
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As UDIA members have already learned, Energex isprogressively removing their contributions for subdivisions. On 1 July 2008, their contribution dropped to $1100 GST-inclusive per lot. On 1 July 2009, it will disappear altogether. This has created an unacceptable inequity for developers of small subdivisions who are required to install a new transformer. Energex must surely follow the lead of Ergon Energy and moderate transformer costs by means of a high voltage levy/subsidy.... |
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