Cape York & Torres Strait
Electrical Testing & Compliance in Cape York and the Torres Strait
Northern Electrical & Testing is a 100% First Nations owned, Supply Nation registered electrical contractor supporting remote and Indigenous communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait, with respect for local community protocols.
Where we can travel
Communities across the Cape and the islands
We can travel to towns and communities from Cooktown up the Peninsula to the tip, and across to Thursday Island, Horn Island and the outer islands of the Torres Strait.
- Weipa
- Cooktown
- Hope Vale
- Coen
- Lockhart River
- Aurukun
- Kowanyama
- Pormpuraaw
- Bamaga
- Northern Peninsula Area
- Thursday Island
- Horn Island
- Torres Strait outer islands
Sites we support
Remote community and regional sites
In remote communities, a single building can serve many people, and an electrical fault can be hard to fix quickly. We support the sites that communities rely on every day.
Health clinics
Schools
Community and council buildings
Airports and depots
Contractor camps
Shops and community stores
Services
Electrical testing services for remote sites
Test & tagTesting and tagging of portable equipment in offices, clinics, classrooms, camps and workshops.RCD testingSafety switch testing for community buildings, staff housing and remote facilities.Emergency and exit lightingTesting of emergency and exit lights in clinics, schools, airports and public buildings.Switchboard inspectionsInspections of switchboards in remote facilities, where replacement parts can take time to arrive.Electrical complianceCoordinated testing and inspections to help remote organisations stay on top of compliance.Planned maintenancePlanned electrical maintenance that can be lined up with testing visits to make the most of each trip.
Planning remote work
How we plan remote trips
Working around the wet season
Many Cape roads close or become unreliable during the wet. We plan remote testing for the drier months where possible, and adjust when access changes.
Road, air or barge
Depending on the community and the season, we travel by road, by air or with equipment sent ahead by barge, and plan the trip around what gets us there reliably.
Several sites in one trip
Where it suits the client, we group several buildings or neighbouring communities into a single trip, so each journey covers as much work as possible.
Records left with you
Before we leave, the client is given full test records for the site, so results stay on hand long after the trip is over.
Procurement
Ready for your procurement process
Northern Electrical & Testing is Supply Nation Registered, which helps councils, government agencies and contractors meet Indigenous procurement goals when engaging a supplier for remote work.
- QLD Electrical Contractor Licence: 1515493
- ARC Refrigerant Handling Licence: L168506
- ABN: 84 468 291 540
Our capability statement is available on request, or you can view it on our About page.
FAQ
Remote work questions
Do you travel to remote communities?
Yes. We travel to communities across Cape York and the Torres Strait, including Weipa, Cooktown, Coen, Lockhart River, Aurukun, Bamaga, Thursday Island, Horn Island and the outer islands.
How do you plan around the wet season?
We aim to schedule remote testing for drier months, keep an eye on road conditions and closures, and use air or barge access where roads aren't an option.
Can you test several sites in one trip?
Yes. We can combine a council office, clinic, school and depot, or several nearby communities, into one planned visit where that suits the client.
Are you Supply Nation registered?
Yes. Northern Electrical & Testing is a 100% First Nations owned business and is Supply Nation Registered.
Do you provide records for remote sites?
Yes. Full test records are left with the client for every site we visit, so results are available for audits, insurers and future planning.
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