SA Power Networks - waiver notice for waiver extension - 13 May 2021

On 13 May 2021 SA Power Networks submitted an application to vary an existing waiver.

The waiver variation application requested that the expiry date of an existing waiver be extended by two years from 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2023. The waiver application, if granted, would permit SA Power Networks to continue to provide specific telecommunication construction and maintenance services to a single customer under an existing contract.

Background

On 3 September 2018, SA Power Networks applied for a waiver from its obligations under clause 3.1 (legal separation) of the guideline to continue delivering contestable construction and maintenance services under 21 contracts. On 28 September 2018 the AER granted the waiver.