Business welcomes electricity upgrade decision

31 January 2007

Media Release

Business welcomes electricity grid upgrade decision

“This is an important first step in a ‘must happen’ process to provide Auckland and North Auckland with a guaranteed, reliable electricity supply system.”
Welcoming the Electricity Commission’s Notice of Intention to approve Transpower’s revised proposal for a new transmission line from Waikato to Auckland, Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett said that from a business perspective it was extremely important that the region secured a long-term reputation for having a reliable electricity supply system.

The Commission’s decision to approve the revised Transpower application is likely to have gone through a robust process and provide a solution that will meet the best interests of the wider community and have the support of business.
The Chamber recognises that there is still a public consultation process to be undertaken and a number of technical issues are required to be worked through by the Commission.

“With warnings of power shortages predicted in the next few years if the upgrade does not proceed, we urge that the next step be undertaken in a timely way,” said Mr Barnett.

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