On 11 February 2013, The Commission approved a major capex proposal for stage one of the upgrade. Transpower is now planning stage 2 of the upgrade. The planning process includes consultation with stakeholders and an approach to considering non-transmission solutions.
Transpower and the Commission agreed to a consultation timetable and approach for considering non-transmission solutions in February 2013. The agreed timetable is available below.
Transpower expects to submit its proposal for stage 2 of the project for the Commission's approval towards the end of 2013.
