Wairakei to Whakamaru Replacement Transmission Line Project
News
20 Aug 2010 - Transpower releases Draft Centreline for the Wairakei to Whakamaru Replacement Transmission Line
Transpower today released a draft centreline for the replacement transmission line between Wairakei and Whakamaru substations, north of Taupo.
16 Aug 2010 - Wairakei to Whakamaru Preferred Route Newsletter 3
This is Transpower’s third newsletter about our project to replace the existing Wairakei to Whakamaru 'B' line (via Poihipi Road) with a new double-circuit 220 kV transmission line. It is planned to have the replacement line commissioned in 2013.
03 Mar 2010 - Transpower Releases Preferred Route for the Wairakei to Whakamaru Replacement Transmission Line
Transpower today released its preferred route for the replacement transmission line between Wairakei and Whakamaru substations, north of Taupo.
26 Feb 2010 - Wairakei to Whakamaru Preferred Route Newsletter 2
This is Transpower’s second newsletter about our project to replace the existing Wairakei to Whakamaru ‘B’ line (via Poihipi Road) with a new double-circuit 220 kV transmission line. It is planned to have the replacement line commissioned in 2013.
30 Sep 2009 - Transpower releases route options for the Wairakei to Whakamaru replacement transmission line
Transpower today released for consultation two broad route options for the replacement transmission line between Wairakei and Whakamaru.
03 Sep 2009 - Wairakei to Whakamaru Preferred Route Newsletter 1
Transpower is undertaking a project to replace the existing Wairakei to Whakamaru ‘B’ line (via Poihipi Road) with a new double circuit 220 kV transmission line (similar to the one shown on the right). It is planned to have the new line commissioned in 2013.
30 Oct 2008 - Preferred option for Wairakei to Whakamaru transmission reinforcement announced
Transpower today announced its preferred option for reinforcing its transmission network between Wairakei and Whakamaru following an initial application of the regulatory Grid Investment Test to a number of short-listed options.
08 Sep 2008 - Transpower consults on options for the Wairakei-Whakamaru lines
Transpower today released a shortlist of possible options to upgrade the Wairakei – Whakamaru transmission lines. The four options range from upgrades to the existing lines, through to building a new line.
30 May 2008 - Transpower looks to facilitate renewables with targeted transmission investment
Transpower has released its documentation for consultation on two investigation projects to facilitate the connection of renewable generation to the National Grid.