17 Feb 2023

Transpower update on electricity situation in Hawkes Bay

From Nine To Noon, 11:10 am on 17 February 2023

Transpower expects to complete bypass of it's flooded Redclyffe substation near Taradale this evening. 

The substation suffered extensive damage during the Cyclone and Transpower has been working with Unison Networks to create a bypass for the 220KV high voltage line to enable it to connect to the Whakatu substation north-east of Hastings.

Transpower Chief Executive Alison Andrew shares the latest with Kathryn.

Damaged power pole near Warkworth

Photo: Supplied / Vector