A village inside the free zone
Uranquinty is a village of about 910 people (2021 Census) in the City of Wagga Wagga council area, south of the city near the Uranquinty gas-fired power station. It is roughly 15 km from Wagga by road, close enough that there is no travel charge for Uranquinty.
That makes it easy to get small jobs done: a new power point, a light that has stopped working, or a smoke alarm swap.
What Uranquinty properties tend to need
Whether you are on a village block or a few acres out of town, these are the jobs worth knowing about:
- Power to a shed or workshop. Running a new submain from the house to a shed needs the right cable size, protection and an RCD. Our guide on power to a shed explains the steps, and sheds and workshops covers lights, power and three-phase.
- Safety switches. Older homes may only have one safety switch, or none. Under AS/NZS 3000:2018, any circuit that is altered or added needs 30 mA RCD protection, and a new switchboard needs it on every circuit. See safety switches.
- Switchboard upgrades. Ceramic fuses, scorch marks or a black bituminous backing board are signs to get the board looked at. Boards made before 1987 may contain asbestos, which needs a licensed asbestos removalist. Try the switchboard estimate for a price range.
- Smoke alarms. NSW law requires at least one working smoke alarm on each level of a home, to AS 3786. Fire and Rescue NSW recommends replacing alarms at least every 10 years.
Power and the network
Essential Energy is the network operator for Uranquinty and the rest of the Riverina. Report outages, fallen lines or shocks from taps to Essential Energy on 13 20 80, or 000 in an emergency. Stay at least 8 m away from fallen powerlines.
If a job needs a new service line, a meter change or a supply upgrade, that part is done by a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider. Nelson can tell you whether your job needs one and coordinate it.
Nearby places
Heading further south and west, the next towns are The Rock at about 30 km and Mangoplah at about 32 km. Both are just outside the free zone, with a small travel charge.
Common questions
Is there a travel charge for Uranquinty?
No. Uranquinty is about 15 km from Wagga by road, inside the area where travel is free.
Can you run power to my shed in Uranquinty?
Yes. Nelson can run a new submain, add lights and power points, and fit RCD protection. Call or send the job through the quote form for a written quote.
Can I do the wiring myself and get it signed off?
No. In NSW, DIY electrical work is illegal beyond changing a light globe and plugging in appliances. A licensed electrician must do the wiring, test it and lodge the CCEW.
How do I book?
Call Nelson on 0416 085 416 or email [email protected] with a short description and a photo if you can.