Farming country close to town
Collingullie is a small village of 258 people (2021 Census) west of Wagga, in the City of Wagga Wagga council area. The land around it is wheat, canola and sheep country. That means the electrical work here is often in sheds, workshops and around machinery as much as in houses.
Travel to Collingullie
It is about 24 km from Gissing Oval by road, close enough that the trip is short and travel stays a small part of the bill. Travel is free close to Wagga and charged further out, and the online estimators work it out from your address. For other work, Nelson includes any travel in your written quote.
Work that matters on cropping and sheep properties
Sheds and workshops
A machinery shed or workshop usually needs proper lighting, enough power points and sometimes three-phase outlets for welders and compressors. See sheds and workshops. On a farm, the shed is also a workplace. Portable tools used in dusty, wet or outdoor conditions count as "hostile environment" equipment under the NSW WHS Regulation, so they need RCD protection and regular test and tag.
Three-phase power
Big loads such as augers, grain handling gear or large motors may need three-phase. Under the NSW Service and Installation Rules, supplies above 100 A per phase must be three-phase, and adding big loads may need a connection application to Essential Energy. Our three-phase power guide explains how it works.
Machinery near powerlines
Essential Energy flags machinery over 4.6 m as a higher risk around overhead lines. SafeWork NSW sets a 3 m safe approach distance for untrained people and machinery near lines up to 132 kV. Essential Energy's free "Look Up and Live" map shows where the overhead lines are. More in our farm electrical safety guide.
The house
Farmhouses get the same jobs as town homes: switchboard upgrades, safety switches, air conditioning circuits for the summer heat, and smoke alarms.
Currawarna and neighbouring areas
Currawarna, on the same western side of Wagga, is about 37 km by road, and Nelson covers it too. Further south-west, Lockhart is about 65 km from Wagga.
Network and emergencies
Essential Energy is the network operator. Call 13 20 80 for outages, fallen lines or a shock or tingle, and 000 if someone is hurt. Stay at least 8 m from a fallen line.
Common questions
How is the price worked out for a job in Collingullie?
It depends on the work and the travel from Wagga, which the online estimators work out from your address. Call Nelson or send the job through for a written quote before work starts.
Can you install three-phase power in my shed?
Nelson can wire three-phase circuits, outlets and boards inside your installation. If your property doesn't have three-phase supply yet, getting it connected involves Essential Energy and a Level 2 ASP, and Nelson can coordinate that.
Does farm equipment need test and tag?
Equipment used where it is exposed to moisture, dust, heat, vibration or damage must be regularly inspected and tested under the WHS Regulation. SafeWork NSW's general rule for those environments is at least every 12 months. The price depends mostly on how many items you have, and the test and tag estimate works it out.
How do I book a job in Collingullie?
Call Nelson on 0416 085 416 or use the quote form.