PowerCo Application for Coroglen to Kaimarama - 110KV Transmission Line

06 June 2008

As a result of the submissions on the above Notice of Requirement by PowerCo, the Thames-Coromandel District Council requested further information from PowerCo to enable a thorough and robust assessment of the Notice to be made. PowerCo have advised that they are working through a number of issues including the consideration of alternative routes which were suggested in some of the submissions. PowerCo have advised that this consideration of alternatives is taking longer than expected due to the co-ordination of various experts to assess the relevant aspects of the alternatives.

PowerCo have however advised that they expect to be in a position to provide Council with the information within four weeks. At that stage and depending on the information that is provided we hope to be able to advise of the next steps in the process.

In the meantime if you have any questions please contact Karl Baldwin of KTB Planning Consultants Ltd on (07) 823 8252. Karl is working on behalf of Council and processing this Notice of Requirement.

18th March 2008

Approximately 75 submissions were received in response to notification the Notice of Requirement. As a result of these submissions the Council has requested PowerCo to provide further information and to further investigate a number of issues. At present PowerCo are working through the further information request and Council expects a response within the next few weeks.

19th February 2008

Submissions have now closed.

Public Notice of Requirement for a Designation

Powerco Application for Coroglen to Kaimarama

- 110 KV Transmission Line

Submissions closed 4pm on Tuesday 19^th February 2008.

Section 168, Resource Management Act 1991

The Thames-Coromandel District Council (“TCDC”) gives notice of PowerCo Limited’s (Requiring Authority) requirement for a designation for a project or work for a 110kV-capable electricity transmission line generally between Coroglen and Kaimarama, in the Thames Coromandel District. The nature of the proposed project or work is the establishment, construction, operation and maintenance, replacement and repair of a 110kV-capable transmission line to convey electricity between Coroglen and Kaimarama.

A copy of the full application can be viewed in PDF below or at Council offices in Thames and Whitianga.

Further information

Please contact Karl Baldwin, KTB Planning Consultants Limited, the case officer managing this application on behalf of Council, on 07 823 8252 if you have any questions.

Submissions closed 4pm on Tuesday 19^th February 2008.

Application Documents

Introduction and Form 18

Supporting Information and Annexure 1

Annexure 2

Annexure 2 Attachments

Annexure 2 Attachments and Annexure 3 to 4

Annexure 5 to 7

Specialist Reports - Cover and Index

Specialist Reports - Appendix A

Specialist Reports - Appendix B1 - Landscape and Visual Assessment

Specialist Reports - Appendix B2 - Landscape and Visual Assessment Photos