AAPE has been an industry leader in Level 3 design since our foundation, consistently delivering cost-effective and efficient solutions. We regularly engage with Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential Energy to design and negotiate thousands of connections, relocations, and new developments. Our commitment to efficiency sets us apart as we offer a range of solutions for all avenues of Level 3 design, obtaining certification for the following project types:

• Designing Kiosk/Padmount & Indoor/Chamber Substations
• Designing for residential and commercial subdivisions
• Providing street lighting/illumination solutions, including multi-function poles
• Underground relocation of overhead power lines
• Relocation of electrical assets, including poles, pillars, substations, and cables
• Low voltage upgrades, inclusive of new distributors and pillar designs
• High voltage feeder design & HVC connections
• Transmission design & relocation works

AAPE can assist in all aspect of the Level 3 design process, from applications, authority notifications and environment assessments - Through to construction facilitation, tender packages and management.

At AAPE we offer a complete building services electrical engineering solution, along with a diverse array of specialized electrical design services. Our Electrical Building & Communication Services encompass the following items across residential, commercial and industrial developments:

• Electrical distribution design and documentation for new developments
• Review, audit, and design of existing electrical installations
• Upgrading electrical supply arrangements
• Private switchboard and distribution design for low voltage and high voltage systems
• Reticulation design for service mains, consumers mains, and submains
• Ensuring compliance with Construction Certificates
• Designing lighting and emergency lighting systems
• Designing pathways for telecommunications and NBN installations
• Creating dry fire detection systems
• Providing peer review and client-side consulting services
• Assisting with tendering processes, reviewing bids, and offering recommendations
• Offering construction services, including defects inspection

Project management coincides with electrical design in the construction industry. AAPE can work with you to establish timelines, budget and scope of works. Through our skills in project managements, we can combine and offer multiple services, or engage with other disciplines/consultants to bring the project together.

There are various key elements when considering project management in relation to an electrical project or development overall, which we are able to assist with:

• Clearly identify the electrical needs and requirements of the project
• Develop project budgets and cost-effective solutions
• Identify project mile-stones and key dates
• Development report and assessments
• Liaison with multiple disciplines or stakeholders such as architects, engineers, council, various authorities and contractors (ASP1’s, builders & construction managers)
• Construction supervision and effective mitigation of roadblocks and problems

AAPE specialises in delivering a comprehensive range of reports and assessments that are crucial for clients seeking to understand and proactively manage the impact of electrical infrastructure and development requirements throughout various project phases, including pre-development application, pre-construction and during construction.

Our expertise spans a wide spectrum of areas, including:

• Sydney Trains Blow-Out Reports / Overhead Assessments
• AS7000 Overhead Mains Assessments
• Gas Pipeline Electrical Hazard Assessment
• WorkCover related assessments including working near overhead electrical mains
• Notification of Arrangement for Electricity within a Subdivision
• Council/DA related electrical certification and letters
• Power Assessment & Proposed Method of Development Supply
• Maximum Demand & Load Calculations
• Earthing Reports
• Illumination/Lighting Assessments

Typically, the first step in the electrical approvals process in lodging an application to the authority. This application may be for a small scale or large-scale development. It is important that the application is lodged in a manner which attempts to obtain the most efficient outcome from the electrical distributor.

AAPE can compile key documentation and make lodgment of a variety of authority related applications or preliminary enquiries, to provide the developer with a clear indication of the authority’s requirements to enable connection/completion of the development. During this process, we are able to:

• Obtain relevant supporting documentation to aid application assessment
• Complete efficient AS3000 maximum demand calculations
• Assess network plans to assist authority assessment
• Liaison & Negotiate with the electrical authority to achieve favourable outcomes for both client and authority