10 March 2006 Chapter 28 - Standard Requirements Advisory Note: The Code of Practice provides methods for mitigating the noise generated from transformers - see Rule 28.1.13.9.4. 28.1.23.1.4 Confirmation as to the adequate provision of local reticulation shall be a formal written statement from an electricity supply and or telecommunications Network Utility Operator. 28.1.23.1.5 Electricity supply/ telecommunications shall be reticulated underground in urban areas including low voltage supply from the boundary to any building. Any proposal for overhead provision of electricity supply and telecommunications will be considered by the Council as a Discretionary Activity, which will be subject to evaluation under the following criteria: a) Presence of other overhead lines in the immediate vicinity: (The extent of existing lines is to be shown by photographic evidence. Photographs are to be accompanied by a formal statement from a Network Utility Operator commenting on the adequacy of any existing overhead lines). b) Potential detriment to land stability from trenching: (An opinion is required from a Registered Civil Engineer, who has established credentials with the Council, to corroborate any claims in this regard). c) Topographical constraints: eg; significant rock outcrops, access difficulties for trenching machinery. (Report from Network Utility Operator required). d) Presence of registered archaeological sites. (Formal evidence required). 28.1.23.1.6 If the application is not able to meet one or more of the criteria or if the proposal is based upon a claim of unreasonable cost, it will be considered as a Non-Complying Activity. 28.1.23.1.7 Where necessary, easements are to be created to cover all new electrical and telecommunications reticulation alignments. 28.1.23.2 Development 28.1.23.2.1 The developer shall make all arrangements for the supply of electricity/ telecommunications to all buildings, as required. 28.1.23.2.2 Electricity supply and telecommunications shall be reticulated underground, as for Standard 1.22.1.5 above. 28.1.23.2.3 The developer shall ensure electrical transformers servicing developments, are installed in a manner that meets the noise standards prescribed in the relevant zone, when operational. Advisory Note: The Code of Practice provides methods for mitigating the noise generated from transformers - see Rule 28.1.13.9.4. 28 - 17