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Behind the scenes look at the installation of submarine power cable across Dunedin Harbour!

We're excited to take you behind the scenes of a once-in-a-lifetime project - the installation of 3 submarine power cables across Dunedin Harbour!This video includes footage & interviews taken onboard the Patiki Barge, divers handling the cable underwater, and the shore teams at Port Chalmers & Portobello.
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We've launched the latest in a series of customer-focussed improvements with the introduction of a new contact centre provider to help customers find information after hours and at weekends.
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Waipori B Line Outram to Berwick

Check out this behind the scenes look at the work done to replace a 10.8km stretch of 33 and 6.6 kV line and older wooden and concrete poles on what is known and as the B Line between Berwick and Outram. This video includes the view from the helicopter as it strings the new power lines!
We deliver electricity to Dunedin, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes

Our job is to deliver electricity through our network of poles, power lines, and underground cables to over 91,000 homes, farms, businesses and schools on our network.
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Allanton

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2893-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 8:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Ralston Street, Allanton Scroggs Hill Road

Omakau

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4249-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 12:00pm
Streets Affected: Chesterman Road

Albertown 729

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3493-G-10
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Jack Young Place, Bernard Road, Dale Street, Ash Avenue, Lagoon Avenue, Alison Avenue, Warbler Lane, Hunt Place, Sherwin Avenue, Finch Street, Poppy Lane, Bridgewater Terrace, Quinnat Street, Hebe Court, Wairau Road, Kingfisher Crescent, Kingston Street, Arklow Street, Quail Street, McLellan Place, Sorrel Street, Frye Crescent, Heron Green, Snowberry Street, Wren Street, Gunn Road, Wicklow Terrace, Ivy Lane, Ribbonwood Avenue, Marbleleaf Lane, Albert Town Lake Hawea Road, Wexford Street, Hebbard Court, Mallard Street, Pepperwood Green, Hikuwai Drive, Riverhaven Lane, Kinnibeg Street, Clan Mac Road, Monteith Road, Templeton Street, Carlow Street, Rifleman Street
Customers Affected: 729

Albert Town 69

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3493-G-11
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 9:10am
Streets Affected: Monteith Road, Clan Mac Road, Wanaka Luggate Highway, Balneaves Lane, Sandys Lane, Riverbank Road, Albert Town Lake Hawea Road, Old Racecourse Road, Sir Tim Wallis Drive
Customers Affected: 69

Mornington 86

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3547-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Kenmure Road, Bowler Avenue, Galloway Street, Havelock Street, Blair Street, Borthwick Street, Durham Street, Elgin Road, English Avenue, Hocken Street
Customers Affected: 86

Mornington 107

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3547-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 9:15am
Streets Affected: Elgin Road, Argyle Street, Durham Street, Ventnor Street, English Avenue, Bowler Avenue, Stanley Street
Customers Affected: 107

Dunedin Central 7

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4183-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Stuart Street
Customers Affected: 7

Dunedin Central 43

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4183-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 10:10am
Streets Affected: Littlebourne Road, Stuart Street, Tweed Street
Customers Affected: 43

Dunedin Central 43

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4183-G-3
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 3:50pm
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Littlebourne Road, Stuart Street, Tweed Street
Customers Affected: 43

Mornington 107

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3547-G-3
Estimated Power Off: 03/08/2021 4:15pm
Estimated Power On: 03/08/2021 4:30pm
Streets Affected: Elgin Road, Argyle Street, Durham Street, Ventnor Street, English Avenue, Bowler Avenue, Stanley Street
Customers Affected: 107

St Clair 408

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3067-G-11
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 04/08/2021 9:10am
Streets Affected: Massey Avenue, Bay View Road, Hillhead Road, Seaview Terrace, Forbury Road, Ings Avenue, Earls Road, Hobson Street, Valpy Street, Winston Place, Norfolk Street, Ravenswood Road, Ponton Street, Coney Hill Road, Mavis Street, Motu Street, Norfolk St, Allandale Road, Pretoria Avenue, Easther Crescent, Gilmerton Street
Customers Affected: 408

Wanaka 89

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4321-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 04/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Totara Terrace, Clematis Court, Matai Road, Manuka Crescent
Customers Affected: 89

Outram

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4324-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 04/08/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Huntly Road

St Clair 50

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3067-G-10
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 04/08/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Allandale Road, Motu Street, Forbury Road
Customers Affected: 50

Cancelled 80

Reason for Outage: Network maintenance
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-3823-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 04/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Adelaide Street, Park Street, Hobart Street, Brisbane Street, Frankton Road
Customers Affected: 80

St Clair 408

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3067-G-12
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 2:50pm
Estimated Power On: 04/08/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Massey Avenue, Bay View Road, Hillhead Road, Seaview Terrace, Forbury Road, Ings Avenue, Earls Road, Hobson Street, Valpy Street, Winston Place, Norfolk Street, Ravenswood Road, Ponton Street, Coney Hill Road, Mavis Street, Motu Street, Norfolk St, Allandale Road, Pretoria Avenue, Easther Crescent, Gilmerton Street
Customers Affected: 408

Highgate Cancelled

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-13453-F-30
Estimated Power Off: 04/08/2021 10:00pm
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 5:00am
Streets Affected: Highgate

Alexandra 9

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4009-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 8:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Clyde Alexandra Road
Customers Affected: 9

Saint Bathans/Becks 98

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4267-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Saint Bathans Downs Road, Cambrian Road, Becks Lauder Road, Saint Bathan's Loop Road, Loop Road, Aitkenhead Road, Shepherds Flat Road, Lauder Flat Road, Becks School Road, Vinegar Hill Road, Dunstan Creek Road, Lauder Station Road, Pauley Road, Cross Street
Customers Affected: 98

Lake Hayes

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3409-G-2
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Speargrass Flat Road, Slopehill Road

Mornington 107

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-15682-F-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 3:30pm
Streets Affected: Elgin Road, Argyle Street, Durham Street, Ventnor Street, English Avenue, Bowler Avenue, Stanley Street
Customers Affected: 107

Glendhu Bay / Wanaka 17

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4288-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 2:00pm
Streets Affected: West Wanaka Road, Buchanan Rise, Emerald Bluffs Lane
Customers Affected: 17

Kenmure 63

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3556-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Kenmure Road, Bernard Street
Customers Affected: 63

Queensberry

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4252-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 9:30am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 2:00pm
Streets Affected: Wailana Heights Drive, Kaituki Ridge Lane

Mt Pisa 71

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4285-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 10:00am
Estimated Power On: 05/08/2021 1:00pm
Streets Affected: Wakefield Lane, Quartz Lane, Pisa Moorings Road, Shine Lane, Ferry Lane, Begg Lane
Customers Affected: 71

Cancelled

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: Cancelled
Incident Reference: J-2203-G-10
Estimated Power Off: 05/08/2021 10:00pm
Estimated Power On: 06/08/2021 5:00am
Streets Affected: Melville Street

North Taieri 8

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4327-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 06/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 06/08/2021 3:30pm
Streets Affected: Wairongoa Road
Customers Affected: 8

Earnscleugh

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4339-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 06/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 06/08/2021 11:00am
Streets Affected: Fruitgrowers Road

Mornington 100

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-3682-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 06/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 06/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Mitchell Avenue, Elgin Road, Crewe Street, Barr Street, English Avenue, Maryhill Terrace
Customers Affected: 100

Central Dunedin

Reason for Outage: Network Maintenance
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2203-G-20
Estimated Power Off: 07/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 07/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Melville Street

Mosgiel 76

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2704-H-1
Estimated Power Off: 09/08/2021 8:00am
Estimated Power On: 09/08/2021 10:00am
Streets Affected: Campbell Lane, Pembrey Street, Eton Drive, Stanley Square, Wenlock Square, Owhiro Avenue, Cosgrove Place
Customers Affected: 76

Berwick /Henley 16

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2608-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 09/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 09/08/2021 3:00pm
Streets Affected: Marshall Road West
Customers Affected: 16

Corstorphine 64

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2695-H-10
Estimated Power Off: 10/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 10/08/2021 2:00pm
Streets Affected: Stenhope Crescent, Middleton Road, Avondale Street
Customers Affected: 64

Corstorphine 23

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2695-H-11
Estimated Power Off: 10/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 10/08/2021 11:00am
Streets Affected: Middleton Road, Corstorphine Road, Saint Clair Close
Customers Affected: 23

Kenmure 41

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-2710-H-1
Estimated Power Off: 10/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 10/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Hawthorn Avenue, Mataora Road, Kaikorai Valley Road, Stone Street, Kenmure Road
Customers Affected: 41

Clyde 6

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4018-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 10/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 10/08/2021 4:00pm
Streets Affected: Fruitgrowers Road
Customers Affected: 6

Cromwell 110

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4336-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 10/08/2021 9:00am
Estimated Power On: 10/08/2021 12:00pm
Streets Affected: Blyth Street, Orient Street, Horace Street, Ortive Street, Neplusultra Street, Alpha Street, Litany Street
Customers Affected: 110

Glendhu Bay

Reason for Outage: Pole Replacement
Job Status: As planned
Incident Reference: J-4393-G-1
Estimated Power Off: 10/08/2021 9:30am
Estimated Power On: 10/08/2021 1:30pm
Streets Affected: Buchanan Rise

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News & Community Updates

The installation of a new 7.5MVA transformer is one of a number of upgrades being made at the Outram zone substation on Huntly Road.

As well as the replacement of aging equipment, the upgrades will strengthen the electricity supply to Outram and the Taieri plain, and cater to future growth in the area.

A big thank you to the Delta Utility Service crews for their hard work on this project.

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Behind the scenes look at the installation of submarine power cable across Dunedin Harbour!

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Waipori B Line Outram to Berwick

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Allanton

Omakau

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Albert Town 69 Icon of three little people

Mornington 86 Icon of three little people

Mornington 107 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 7 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 43 Icon of three little people

Dunedin Central 43 Icon of three little people

Mornington 107 Icon of three little people

St Clair 408 Icon of three little people

Wanaka 89 Icon of three little people

Outram

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Cancelled 80 Icon of three little people

St Clair 408 Icon of three little people

Highgate Cancelled

Alexandra 9 Icon of three little people

Saint Bathans/Becks 98 Icon of three little people

Lake Hayes

Mornington 107 Icon of three little people

Glendhu Bay / Wanaka 17 Icon of three little people

Kenmure 63 Icon of three little people

Queensberry

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Cancelled

North Taieri 8 Icon of three little people

Earnscleugh

Mornington 100 Icon of three little people

Central Dunedin

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Berwick /Henley 16 Icon of three little people

Corstorphine 64 Icon of three little people

Corstorphine 23 Icon of three little people

Kenmure 41 Icon of three little people

Clyde 6 Icon of three little people

Cromwell 110 Icon of three little people

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Albertown 729

Albert Town 69

Mornington 86

Mornington 107

Dunedin Central 7

Dunedin Central 43

Dunedin Central 43

Mornington 107

St Clair 408

Wanaka 89

St Clair 50

Cancelled 80

St Clair 408

Alexandra 9

Saint Bathans/Becks 98

Mornington 107

Glendhu Bay / Wanaka 17

Kenmure 63

Mt Pisa 71

North Taieri 8

Mornington 100

Mosgiel 76

Berwick /Henley 16

Corstorphine 64

Corstorphine 23

Kenmure 41

Clyde 6

Cromwell 110