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Islington Upgraded Reactive Power Controller

Overview

What we're doing

Transpower is undertaking a project to install a new Reactive Power Control system in the Christchurch area to co-ordinate reactive support.

Why we're doing it

Transpower is installing new reactive support at Islington which together with the existing reactive support in the region will be controlled by the new system.

Project Timeline

01.08.2007
Electricity Commission Approval
01.01.2009
Design Solution
01.01.2010
Award Tenders
01.07.2010
Construction
30.11.2011
Commissioning

Tendering

Tendering for this project (if any) will be made through either the GETS or Transpower website. Register at both these sites to be notified of any open tender release.

  • Project Reference:
    ISL-RPC-DEV-01
  • Region:
    Canterbury
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Cost Bracket:
    A "Up to $5 million"
  • Timing:
    2009
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