Jun 1: Cross estuary overhead power line coming down

Power line to be removed shown in red - Image WEL Networks
Power line to be removed shown in red – Image WEL Networks

WEL Networks have advised that they will be removing the overhead power line that runs from Wi Neera Street across the Opotoru Estuary to Marine Parade opposite the Raglan Domain Camp Store (Jo’s Takeaways) in the Raglan Domain.

This work is part of a network upgrade project involving the removal of the existing overhead 11kV line crossing between Wi Neera Street and Marine Parade.

It is scheduled to take place on Thursday 1st June 2017.

Public safety is paramount – the following work areas will be restricted for public entry as follows:

  • Adjacent to the overhead line within the playground area Marine Parade 08:30 – 13:30.
  • The Raglan Harbour Master will in the area and will restrict water craft movements while the conductors are removed between 10:30 – 11:00.
  • Traffic Management will also be in place to manage the exclusion zones at either end of the works.

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