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Power Poles

Australian hardwood power poles supplied for electrical infrastructure, utility networks and heavy-duty outdoor applications.
Australian Hardwood

Durable hardwood poles prepared for demanding outdoor service conditions.

Utility Networks

Supplied for electrical distribution and infrastructure applications.

Preservative Treatment

Supplied CCA treated for durability and long-term in-ground performance.

Pole Supply

Available in a range of classes, lengths and specifications.

Hardwood Power Pole Supply

DTM Timber supplies Australian hardwood power poles for electrical infrastructure, utility networks and heavy-duty outdoor applications. Hardwood poles continue to be widely used throughout Australia due to their proven durability, strength and long-term field performance in demanding service environments.

Power poles are commonly supplied for utility providers, electrical contractors, civil projects and infrastructure works requiring reliable products suitable for external and in-ground service conditions.

Products are supplied treated for durability and service life performance in accordance with applicable utility and infrastructure requirements.

Utility & Distribution Applications

Hardwood power poles are commonly used throughout electrical distribution networks and supporting infrastructure projects requiring long-term performance and reliability.

  • Electrical distribution networks
  • Rural power supply
  • Service line extensions
  • Utility infrastructure upgrades
  • Network replacement works
  • Civil and infrastructure projects
Treatment & Durability

Hardwood power poles are supplied treated for durability and long-term performance in external and in-ground service environments.

  • Prepared for in-ground applications
  • Suitable for external environments
  • Long service life performance
  • Durable Australian hardwood species
  • Utility infrastructure applications
Supply Capability

Power poles may be supplied in a range of lengths, classes and specifications depending on project requirements.

  • Various pole lengths available
  • Multiple pole classes
  • Infrastructure project supply
  • Utility authority requirements
  • Regional and remote supply capability
Technical Supply Information

Hardwood power poles may be supplied in various lengths, strength groups and utility classifications depending on project requirements and network specifications. Final supply availability may vary depending on species, treatment requirements and current production schedules.

Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
 2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
8.014003165105175115185125
5195135210145220155
8230165245175260190
12265195280210295220
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
9.515503180110190120200125
5210135225150240160
8250170265185280195
12285200300215320230
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
11.017003190110200120215130
5225135240150255160
8265170280185295195
12300200320220335230
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
12.518503200115215125225130
5335140250150265160
8275170295185310195
12315200335215355235
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
14.020003210120220130235140
5250145265165280165
8290170305180325200
12330205350215370235
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
15.521505260155275165290175
8300180320195335205
12345210365230385245
20410255435285455300
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
17.023005265160285170300180
8310190330200350215
12355220380235400250
20420265450285475305
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
18.524505275165290175310185
8320195340210360220
12370225390240410225
20435270465290490310
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
2026005285170300180320190
8330200350215370225
12380230400250425265
20450280475295505315
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
21.527505290175310185325195
8340205360220380235
12390240415255435270
20460285490305515235
Length
(m)		Nominal ground
line distance
from butt (mm)		Strength
Rating (kN)		Strength Group
S1		Strength Group
S2		Strength Group
S3
2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head2m
from butt		At head
2329005300180315190335200
8350210370225390240
12400245425260445275
20470295500310530330
Technical Note

Note: Final pole classes, strength groups and available lengths should be confirmed against current utility requirements and project specifications.

Supply Information

Species

Ironbark, Spotted Gum and selected Mixed Hardwoods, subject to project requirements and availability.

Treatment

Supplied treated to meet utility requirements for durability and long-term in-ground service performance.

Pole Classes

Various pole classes available to suit utility and infrastructure specifications.

Lengths

Multiple pole lengths available, with technical tables provided for length and strength group reference.

Applications

Suitable for electrical distribution, utility infrastructure and heavy-duty external applications.

Australian Hardwood Species

Australian hardwood species used for power poles are selected for durability, strength and long-term infrastructure performance in demanding service environments.

Technical Information
See our list of Acceptable species*

*Applicable Standards.S. 3818-11 Utility Poles. Supplied in accordance with Queensland Transmission and supply corporation group T.S. 07-01-01

Standard Trade CodeCommon NameBotanical NameStrength Group
JCooktown IronbarkErythrophleum ClorostachysS1
DSDarwin StringybarkE. tetrodontaS1
GGGrey GumE. punctata
E. propinqua		S1
GIGrey IronbarkE. drepanophylla
E. paniculata		S1
HAHickory AshFlindersia ifflaianaS1
BBBlackbuttE. pilularisS2
CGCadagaE. torellianaS2
CRCrows AshFlindersia australisS2
GMGympie MessmateE. cloezianaS2
GBGrey BoxE. moluccana
E. woollsiana		S2
NINarrow-leaved Red Iron-
bark		E. crebra
RIRed IronbarkE. sideroxylonS2
RMRed MahoganyE. resinifera
E. pelita		S2
WMWhite MahoganyE. acmeniodes
E. umbra ssp. umbra
E. umbra ssp. carnea		S2
PWBrown PendaXanthostemon chrysanthusS2
PDRed PendaXanthostemon whiteiS2
SGSpotted GumE. maculata
E. citriodora		S2
TWTallowwoodE. microcorysS2
BDBrown BloodwwodE. tracyphloiaS3
RWRed BloodwoodE. gummifera
E. polycarpa
E. intermedia		S3
FRForest Red GumE. tereticornisS3
NANew England BlackbuttE. andrewsiiS3
TPTurpentineSyncarpia glomuliferaS3
WSWhite StringybarkE. eueniodesS3
Ironbark

Ironbark is commonly used in heavy-duty infrastructure applications requiring high durability and long-term service performance.

Spotted Gum

Spotted Gum is widely used in utility and infrastructure applications due to its strength, durability and suitability for external environments.

Mixed Hardwoods

Mixed hardwood species may also be supplied depending on project requirements and product availability.

  • Infrastructure Applications
Hardwood power poles are used across utility, civil and infrastructure projects requiring durable timber products suitable for external and in-ground applications.
  • Electrical distribution networks
  • Utility infrastructure upgrades
  • Rural electrification projects
  • Network replacement works
  • Civil infrastructure projects
  • Regional and remote installations
  • Key Information
  • Utility Applications

Suitable for utility, infrastructure and heavy-duty external applications.

  • Preservative Treatment

Supplied treated for durability and long-term in-ground service conditions.

  • Pole Supply
Available in a range of classes, lengths and infrastructure specifications.
  • Australian Hardwoods

Manufactured from selected Australian hardwood species suitable for infrastructure applications.

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