Overview
This is one of the largest transmission projects to be undertaken in New Zealand since 1960. It is vitally important to meet the growing electricity demand in the upper North Island.
There are three major components: an overhead transmission line, substations and underground cables. The 186 km, 400 kV capable overhead transmission line runs from a new substation at Whakamaru to a new switching station in South Auckland. Four underground 220 kV cable circuits will run from this substation - two circuits to a new substation at the existing Pakuranga site and, at a later date, two circuits to Otahuhu substation.
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LATEST NEWS
Construction finishing for winter season at Pakuranga substation
Over summer we have constructed the foundation area for the switchyard.
Construction now started in Waikato
Construction work on the new 186km, 400 kV capable, overhead transmission line starts this month
Construction Newsletter Issue 3
Information on the first transmission tower erected and the construction schedule.
North Island Grid Upgrade Fact Sheet
An overview of the project providing key facts and information.
CommunityCare Fund: Supporting communities
The CommunityCare Fund supports projects in communities affected by our assets.
CommunityCare Fund launches waka
System Operations Manager, Dan Twigg officially helped to launch two waka ama in Mangakino north of Taupo.
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