Since 2023 Ventia has undertaken a range of services for Waikato based electricity provider WEL Networks across their network in the Waikato District on the North Island of Aotearoa.
Client
WEL Networks
Project duration
Commenced: 2023
Description
Our scope will includes the design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of new electricity infrastructure across their growing network.
WEL Networks is a Waikato based energy provider that connects more than 102,000 residential properties, small businesses and nearly 1,000 commercial and industrial sites to a power supply within their network area. WEL Networks maintains 7,000 kilometres of lines - around 46% are overhead and 54% are underground. This includes low voltage service lines but excludes street lighting pilots, fibre and communications lines.
At Te Uku, Ventia upgraded the substation by replacing legacy outdoor switchgear and secondary systems with modern indoor switchgear. New 33 kV and 11 kV switch rooms now house advanced systems, including two 33 kV feeders, three 11 kV feeders and two transformers, improving safety, resilience and reliability for the Te Uku and Raglan communities. With the new systems livened, the site is already supporting regional electricity demand and provides capacity to enable future residential growth and strengthen network resilience.
Scope of work
- Design, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning of new electricity infrastructure
- Critical support during faults and storm events
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Ventia WEL Networks Working
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