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Take care with high loads

If your load is higher than 4.25m, you need to apply for a high load permit.

Obtaining a High Load Permit

A High Load Permit is required to be completed for all loads traveling through the network that will exceed 4.25m in overall height. This requirement ensures the safety of your travel plans and routes with regard to overhead power lines.

Some loads will require an escort from The Lines Company field staff and may require power to be disconnected to customers. To initiate the process, you must submit your application and a linked
Google Maps route at least 10 working days before the intended moving date. This will allow our team sufficient time to assess the requirements of the application.

If the existing overhead power supply needs to be turned off to facilitate the passage of the high load, a minimum notification period of 20 days is required, allowing affected customers to be notified in advance.

Applicants will be responsible for the costs associated with the review of the nominated route. The customer is also liable for any charges associated with The Lines Company field staff site attendance on the day of the high load journey to escort the load.

Any damages to The Lines Company network, regardless of the permit, will be chargeable to the removal company listed.

Need help? Give us a call on 0800 367 328

Helpful links

Overdimension operating requirements

You can find further information on driving overdimension vehicles, including overdimension operating requirements for excess height on the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website.

SH1 Road closures

If you are applying for a high load permit, it is important to be aware of road closures in our region which could add extra complexities. We recommend getting your application in early to avoid possible delays.

Not sure if your route takes you through The Lines Company’s network? Check the Lines Companies Map by clicking the button below.

Lines Companies Map

High load permit application form

Terms & Conditions

BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

  1. Any consent granted will be valid only for the date and times specified on the consent.
  2. The consent and its terms and conditions shall be strictly adhered to.
  3. The information submitted as part of this application, including date, time of entry and maximum height, is correct.
  4. The driver of the transporting vehicle is required to carry a copy of the consent and produce it upon request.
  5. The driver of the over-dimensional load must allow the load to be measured by Network Company staff on request. If the load is over the height stated, the consent becomes null and void.
  6. All due care shall be taken during transportation of the load, whether or not the load is escorted.
  7. The issuing of a consent by the Network Company does not exempt the consent holder from liability arising from damage to the electricity network caused by the load, whether it is escorted or not.
  8. Where a Network Company escort is required:
    1. The driver of the transporting vehicle shall abide by the directions of their escort with respect to safeguarding the electricity network conductors and associated equipment during the transport of this load.
    2. The company transporting the high load is to supply mobile radios to the Network Company escort vehicle so they can communicate to the driver of the vehicle transporting the load. If radios are not available, the
  9. Network Company escort vehicle must be in front of the first over-dimensional load.
  10. The applicant will pay all charges made by the Network Company and/or their approved contractors in relation to the transport of this load.
  11. If any information provided by the applicant is incorrect and as a result damage is suffered, the applicant will cover all costs of repairing that damage and any claims by third parties arising from that damage, and will indemnify and keep indemnified the Network Company(ies) against such damage and claims, including consequential damage and legal and other costs associated with the same.
  12. Additional charges will be incurred where:
    1. any changes and or cancellations to the scheduled time and/or date were not advised to the relevant Line Companies by 3:30pm on the day prior to the original departure time; or
    2. there is a “no show” by the applicant at the scheduled time and/or date.