Stobie pole art in the community
Apply to paint / mosaic a Stobie pole
Stobie pole art is becoming more popular in colouring our streetscapes but to avoid it being removed and to ensure the Stobie pole is safe to paint or decorate. You'll need permission from SA Power Networks to paint or decorate a Stobie pole.
It will be assessed by SA Power Networks and if approved, you will receive an approval letter. This process can take 20 business days.
Apply online to get permission to paint or decorate a Stobie pole
To do this you'll need:
- Your full name and contact details
- The exact location of the Stobie pole
- Information on what you intend to do
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If you intend to do artwork on more than one Stobie pole, please add images of each pole to a word document or PDF document with its exact location listed under the image as per the example below.
Requests for multiple poles
For multiple Stobie pole requests, please attach one file (either MS Word or PDF document) with clear images of each Stobie poles. Include the corresponding address listed below each image. See the example images below or download an example PDF document.
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109 Quinlivin Rd |
4 Bowering Hill Rd |
Before placing artwork on a Stobie pole you should consider:
- Not all Stobie poles are suitable for painting or mosaic art.
- Has approval been obtained from SA Power Networks.
- Has approval been obtained from the local council where the pole is located - check with your local council for further permission requirements and guidelines as these differ across different council areas.
- Imagery of the finished works, artists names and details will need to be supplied to both SA Power Networks and the local council for records.
- The artwork shall not be higher than 2.0 metres from ground level.
- The artwork on the poles does not constitute commercial advertising e.g. business name or logo, political material, local messages or directions or any other material likely to offend.
- Consulting with the residents directly adjacent the proposed Stobie pole site prior to commencement and gain their approval to paint.
- You are responsible for any ongoing maintenance of the artwork, and understand if the artwork is tagged, SA Power Networks or the local council will paint over the work at our discretion. The use of an anti-graffiti coating should be considered once completed (if the work is to be on display long term).
- During the placement of the artwork, consideration should be given to the safety of the participants and the public, e.g. use of orange cones, high visibility vests etc. where appropriate.