Tiniroto slip knocks out sub-stations link

Tiniroto Slip at Waerenga o Kuri. Picture by Steve Clark

Firstlight Network aims to instal a temporary line within 10 days to restore the link lost between the Pehiri and Patutahi sub-stations after a massive road slump at Tiniroto.

Firstlight Network operations acting manager Linda Broughton said the landslide that swept away a section of Tiniroto Road also took down four spans of power lines.

“The good news is that everyone’s power is still on,”  she said.

“However, with the lines down we’ve lost the link between our Pehiri and Patutahi substations, which compromises the back-up power security for these areas.

“The impassable road also means that if there are any unplanned power outages in the area, it will take longer for our faults teams to reach and fix any issue.

“We’re aiming to install a temporary line within the next 10 days, and are working on options for a more robust long-term solution.”

Firstlight’s 24/7 faults line number is 0800 206 207.