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01 Sep 2010 - Transpower launches Smart Grid Project in Upper North Island
Transpower has begun discussions with interested parties on a multi-million dollar demandside initiative in the Upper North Island to help defer investment in new assets.
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.
01 Jul 2010 - North Island Grid Upgrade Construction Newsletter 3
In this newsletter, you will find information about the first transmission tower erected for the project, the construction schedule, as well as the community briefings held earlier this year.
18 May 2010 - Major construction starts on HVDC inter-island link at Benmore substation
Construction work on the new Pole 3 of the HVDC inter-island link starts this week at Benmore substation.
12 May 2010 - Haywards Substation Community Newsletter - Issue 1
Welcome to the first issue of the Haywards Substation Community Newsletter. This will be a regular newsletter designed to keep neighbours of Haywards Substation informed as the HVDC inter-island link Pole 3 project progresses.
12 May 2010 - Haywards Substation Community Newsletter - Issue 2
Since our first newsletter, we have been working through the key aspects of the project including environmental and consenting requirements, and tender evaluations for major contracts, including awarding the principal contract to Siemens.
12 May 2010 - Transpower Announces Supplier Short list for HVDC Replacement Project
Transpower has confirmed three suppliers will be invited to submit responses to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, supply and installation of HVDC converter stations and associated electrical works as part of the HVDC Replacement Project.
12 May 2010 - Haywards Substation Community Newsletter - Issue 3
Work has started to prepare the Haywards Substation site for construction of the Pole 3 building and equipment, which will increase the capacity and reliability of the HVDC link.
12 May 2010 - Next major milestone to start shortly on HVDC inter-island link project
Transpower said today that the start of the next major milestone on the Pole 3 HVDC project will begin in mid April when construction of the critical electrical systems and buildings, needed to increase the capacity of the link, gets underway.