The existing electricity supply was installed in the 1950s and was designed for a temporary settlement. We need to bring it up to modern specifications. The primary issue is that all households are on a single supply, so any faults or maintenance on the system affects all households.
Once the project is complete, any future power faults will affect fewer households, even just a single household, as opposed to all the properties connected to the transformer losing power!
This upgrade will provide circuit protection to modern standards that will improve reliability of supply and resilience. The upgrade also means the residents of Whakamaru Village can enjoy the same power supply standards that is delivered in townships throughout New Zealand.