HVDC Line
Overview
While not part of this project, we also have routine maintenance work scheduled for the overhead transmission line.
In the South Island, we are undertaking routine works to address situations where recent surveys have shown minor reduced ground clearances. These works do not increase the electrical capacity of the line.
In the North Island, between Oteranga Bay in the south and Haywards in the north, we are replacing the conductor on some sections of the line due to age and condition. This may involve reinforcing some of the towers.
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LATEST NEWS
Ceremony marks start of electrical construction on Pole 3 project
The Minister of Energy and Resources turned the first sod of the HVDC Pole 3 project.
Major construction starts on HVDC inter-island link at Benmore substation
New converter stations are being built using state of the art thyristor technology.
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PROJECT TIMELINE
01.04.2010
NI works detailed design complete
01.06.2010
NI tenders awarded
01.09.2010
SI works, site works commence
01.12.2010
SI works detailed design largely complete
01.11.2011
SI works site works largely complete
25.08.2012
NI construction complete
01.04.2012
SI Works complete