Go-ahead given to power pylon plans

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Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00a.m.

The Electricity Commission has given the go-ahead for Transpower's controversial plans to build giant pylons from Waikato to Auckland.
 
The $683-million proposal still requires resource consent, and has faced a backlash over concerns about environmental and economic issues.
 
There is no word on speculation the Environment Minister will "call in" the project, putting the consent process on the fast track.
 
The state-owned grid operator already had a conditional nod for the project linking Whakamaru near Tokoroa, to Pakuranga in Auckland.
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10 Jul 2007 09:58p.m.

benjamin wrote:

how would the residents of pakaranga feel about a powerplant dumped in their back yard,, this way everone one wins,, no pylons in peoples back yards, & ak can still keep their cellphones & laptops charged! oh no,, they dont want a power plant in their back yard?? ?!! the people of the waikato obviously dont want pylons in theirs!!! & richard, sell their land to the government,?, thats not a fix,, some people are happy with their property,, as it is! i say continue to protest, tear down any work they start! its Your land, you should have some rights!! maybe if it was maori land, they wouldnt be allowed to put the pylons there at all......

06 Jul 2007 02:33p.m.

Chopper wrote:

tom, napier - so? Auckland is the city of NZ that RUNS this country lol, it has more people, businesses and tourists than any other city. What's wrong with underground? Uh well who wants their property dug up?

06 Jul 2007 12:32p.m.

tom, napier wrote:

auckland uses more power than the rest of the country and when they have blackouts it is because the rest of the country can deal with aucklands power needs.soon waikato will be soon known as auckland city 2.

05 Jul 2007 08:02p.m.

Richard wrote:

Well Bruce they do have the option to quit moaning about it and sell their property to the government. What is wrong with underground, the billions it will cost to build already counted it out.

05 Jul 2007 04:55p.m.

Jafapat wrote:

Ahhhhh. Now power to my cappacino machine, foot spa, & air conditioner is guaranteed. :)

05 Jul 2007 04:27p.m.

Bruce wrote:

Obviously isnt under threat of pylons on his bit of dirt, and have it rendered almost worthless.And no, I dont live in the area. The govt will bulldoze this thru now, bet you. what is wrong with underground, the maintainence saving alone must make it worthwhile

05 Jul 2007 03:55p.m.

Emma wrote:

The power needs of cities? Whatever. The power needs of Auckland. Meanwhile, we have to live with giant pylons in our backyard :)

05 Jul 2007 02:50p.m.

Chopper wrote:

Woo hoo! Take that you greenies! :-p

05 Jul 2007 01:55p.m.

Richard wrote:

And so it should. It's stupid that a few people can hold back the power needs of cities.