Vector is carrying out an undergrounding project on Wattle Farm Rd, Wattle Downs

 

This work is being undertaken as part of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust (AECT) and Vector’s long term plan to put the remaining overhead power lines underground in the urban areas of Auckland, Manukau and Papakura.

 

As part of our ‘Dig Once’ strategy we will be coordinating our work Auckland Transport who will be installing new streetlights as part of this project.

 

Streets affected by this work include:- The northern side of Wattle Farm Rd between Coxhead RD and the power pole outside 2 Ranger Place.

 

Project timing: January 2011 – February 2011

 

All overhead lines in the street within the works area will be undergrounded.

 

The power supply in the area should not be affected by the work, except for when the new cables need to be connected to the existing network. A short power outage will be needed. We’ll talk to affected customers before we carry out this work.

 

The works should only directly affect the road frontage outside each property for a small amount of the construction period.

 

To ensure a safe and smooth flow of traffic, full traffic management plans are in place for the area. The work sites have been designed so that pedestrians will still be able to pass by the works. In most cases, the flow of traffic will be maintained.

 

Hours of work are expected to be between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday, though work outside of these hours may be needed to suit project operational requirements.