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Wairakei to Whakamaru Replacement Transmission Line Project

Monthly Snapshot

Ref: (WKM-WRK-TRAN-DEV-01) 
Investment Proposal to Electricity
Commission
19 December 2008
Electricity Commission Approval March 2009
Projected Commissioning Date April 2013
Monthly Update  
November 2011 The tender documentation for Civils & Foundations is being amended to separate Access from Civil works to allow some site works to begin.
October 2011 Some detailing errors/issues with respect to tower design have arisen requiring some rework to tower detailing.
September 2011 Tower steel work contract awarded
August 2011 Appeal withdrawn
July 2011 Continuing to work on resolving appeal
June 2011 Working to resolve issues raised by appellant. In any event seeking urgency date with Environment court.
May 2011 One appeal to Notice of Requirement.
April 2011 Notice of approval on designation. Appeals to decision to be received by 12 May.
March 2011 Notice of hearing held.
February 2011 None
December 2010 / January 2011 Preparing evidence for NOR hearing expected in early March