Electricity Act 1994

An electricity entity may take the action in a publicly controlled place it considers necessary to provide or supply electricity, including, for example—

opening and breaking up the soil and pavement of the place; and

cutting, lopping, or removing trees and other vegetation growing in or over the place; and

opening or breaking up a sewer, drain or tunnel in or under the place; and

temporarily stopping or diverting traffic on or from the place; and

building drains, excavations, subways and tunnels in or under the place.

A regulation may make provision about the obligations and rights of electricity entities taking action in publicly controlled places, including, for example—

notice to be given before taking action; and

timing of work; and

procedures to be followed on the breaking up of anything in, on or under the place.

This section is subject to sections 102 and 104.