Thongcaster Road Solar Project

The North Canterbury network is experiencing increasing demand as the region continues to grow and electrify. To support this growth, strengthen security of supply and increase the contribution of renewable energy to the local network, MainPower is developing a solar farm at Thongcaster Road. The Thongcaster Road Solar Farm will generate renewable electricity for North […]

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Raramai Tunnel works, SH1, Peketā

MainPower will be carrying out essential network upgrade work at the Raramai Tunnel next week. This work will require single lane stop/go traffic management with potential road closures (maximum 20 minute duration) that may affect travel plans for some of our customers. 

Location: Raramai Tunnel, SH1, Peketā

  • Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 February: Parking bays and the pedestrian walkway north of the tunnel will be closed for equipment laydown and construction. 
  • From 6.00am Tuesday 10 to 8.00pm Thursday 12 February: Stop/go traffic management will be in place with traffic reduced to one lane through the tunnel to support helicopter and construction activity. Stop/go will remain overnight, controlled by lights.

Timings may vary due to weather. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead or use alternative routes..

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Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

Outage notifications

Raramai Tunnel works, SH1, Peketā

MainPower will be carrying out essential network upgrade work at the Raramai Tunnel next week. This work will require single lane stop/go traffic management with potential road closures (maximum 20 minute duration) that may affect travel plans for some of our customers. 

Location: Raramai Tunnel, SH1, Peketā

  • Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 February: Parking bays and the pedestrian walkway north of the tunnel will be closed for equipment laydown and construction. 
  • From 6.00am Tuesday 10 to 8.00pm Thursday 12 February: Stop/go traffic management will be in place with traffic reduced to one lane through the tunnel to support helicopter and construction activity. Stop/go will remain overnight, controlled by lights.

Timings may vary due to weather. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead or use alternative routes..

Is your outage not listed?

Troubleshoot your outage
Treat all lines as live during the outage period; power may be restored at any time. If you require further information, please call MainPower’s 24-hour faults line. To report an emergency, call 111.

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