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Hokitika New 14 Mvar switched binary capacitor bank

Overview

What we're doing

Transpower has a number of projects planned to improve reliability to the West Coast region, including installation of a 14 Mvar switched binary capacitor bank at Hokitika.

Why we're doing it

There are potential low voltage issues under some conditions in the West Coast region which this project will help to resolve.

Project Timeline

01.08.2008
Electricity Commission Approval
01.01.2009
Design Solution
01.07.2009
Award Tenders
01.01.2010
Construction
01.06.2010
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:
    HKK_C_BANKS-DEV-01
  • Region:
    West Coast
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Cost Bracket:
    A "Up to $5 million"
  • Timing:
    2010
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