Requirements for Working Near Genesis Assets

Entry onto Genesis Property

How do I know if a property is owned or occupied by Genesis?

We have signs, usually at the obvious entrance to all our properties clearly identifying the property as Genesis Energy’s.
 

Figure 1: Restricted Entry Signage

If you see signs like those shown in Figure 1, you need permission from Genesis to enter onto this property.

Usually these properties are either owned or leased by Genesis for our electricity generation, lpg or office sites that have many hazards and strict operational requirements.

If you are unsure if the property is owned or occupied by Genesis, get in touch with us.
 

How long will it take?

Genesis will aim to process your application within ten working days after receiving your application. If Genesis or any third party needs further information then this timeframe will start again from the date you provide the further information. In some circumstances Genesis may need longer to process you application, for instance if it is large or complex.

Genesis will either approve your application or decline your application and advise the conditions of entry.

The diagram below summaries the process.
 

Application Form – Entry Request

Disclaimer
Genesis Energy will rely on the information you have provided as complete and accurate.  You are required to complete your own due diligence as to the suitability of the works you are completing, and the surrounding environment from a health and safety perspective.  You accept that any approval under this application is in no way an assurance or warranty that the works you are proposing will be suitable for the site, safe nor that it will comply with the necessary laws and regulations.  Genesis disclaims all liability in terms of the works, including any costs and liabilities you may incur from third parties.  We recommend you seek independent advice as required.
 
You agree to indemnify Genesis Energy for all costs we incur from your activities under this application, including any damage or loss to third parties.

Working Close to Genesis Assets

Genesis Energy Limited (“Genesis/our/we/us”) has assets like tunnels, pipelines, tanks, dams, cables, lines and poles (“Assets”) located on public and private property and we need to protect these to ensure that we can continue to operate our business and supply electricity and gas to our customers. Our assets are protected under the Electricity Act 1992 or through property rights like easements, leases or land ownership.

If you are planning work close to our assets you need to apply for a Work Close Approval if the work is in the vicinity or adjacent to any assets or any other structure owned by Genesis.

How long will it take?

Genesis suggests that you request certain information from Genesis before lodging this application for a Work Close Approval as you may require construction or location drawings from us to assist with preparing your design plans and producing the information Genesis require.

Genesis will aim to process your Work Close Approval request within twenty working days after receiving your application, if Genesis needs further information then this timeframe will start again from the date you provide the information. In some circumstances Genesis may need longer to process you application, for instance if it is large or complex.

Genesis will either approve your application or decline your application and advise if any inspections are required. Inspections need to be booked ten working days in advance.

The diagram below summaries the process.

Application Form - Work Close Approval