The EonFibre network spans the length and breadth of New Zealand and if you are moving large structures by road, you may require a High Load Permit to prevent damage to our network. Typical high loads include houses, boats, machinery, and industrial structures. High Load Permits are issued by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Types of overdimension vehicles and loads | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (fact sheet 53a, direct link) who may require written approval from EonFibre before issuing them.
Loads up to 4.3 metres high are legally allowed on the road and do not require a High Load Permit or any EonFibre approval. There are differing requirements for loads higher than 4.3 metres which are dependent on the height of the load.
For Loads above 4.3 metres high: EonFibre approval is required in all instances where the load is above 4.3 metres. The High Load Operator needs to confirm if there are any EonFibre network obstructions – e.g. overhead cables across roads and driveways – that could be impacted on all the route and notify us. We will check the network that has been identified on the proposed route and if the load is clear to the height required, a permit will be issued. If the route is not clear, we will issue instructions in the permit and an escort may be required and manage the obstructions. Contact us if unsure
Where we need to manage obstructions, by dropping or raising the EonFibre network in order for the load to proceed, we will need to charge you for an escort. These are normally charged based on the time, materials, and vehicles required. The High Load approval will not be issued until the escort estimate has been signed and accepted by you. Please contact us for further instructions
To request an approval letter, or a quote for an indication of costs, please complete the High Load Approval Request form or email accessnetworkengineers@eonfibre.nz
This application must be submitted with a minimum of 5 clear working days’ notice. Subject to route check and any enabling work that needs to take place.
A copy of the approval permit will be emailed to you and it must be carried by the transporting vehicle.
If the proposed route is free from obstructions a High Load approval letter will be issued stating, no escort is required. If the proposed route is not free from obstructions, we will issue a quote informing you of the costs that will manage the obstructions identified.
If you have any issues with the High Load Approval please email us at accessnetworkengineers@eonfibre.nz