Power Division

Gisborne Power System design, construction and network management.

Our power division’s principal customers are Eastland Network - part of Eastland Infrastructure, Gisborne District Council and the general public.

Electrinet is a Network Approved contractor, with our power division concentrating on the distribution network around Gisborne and surrounding East Coast areas. The power division staff are involved in all stages of the distribution network, from the initial design through to the power user.

To help meet the demands of this varied work-load we employ diverse and varied personnel including line mechanics, cable jointers, cable locaters and electrical technicians. We also have an impressive fleet including mobile plant which enables Electrinet to complete jobs in a cost effective and safe manner throughout the Gisborne and East Coast Region. We have line/crane trucks, elevated platform trucks and a 250kva generator truck as part of our extensive fleet.

All work that we carry out on the network is governed by legislation, standards, codes of practice and many other relevant industry guidelines so you can be sure that we work safely and efficiently.

Our General Manager, Works Manager and their team provide a comprehensive construction process for the Gisborne / East Coast area, including:

  • Subdivision Reticulation design & Construction
  • Underground Power / Telecommunication Cable & ducting construction
  • Trenching
  • Fault finding
  • Cable location service
  • Street Lighting Design & Construction
  • Overhead Power line construction
  • Directional drilling (see Other services)
  • Full network design service
  • Plotting and network plant management

General Power Services:

  • Underground cable / pipe location and cable fault services – More Information
  • Close proximity (approach) permit issuing – More Information
  • Residential / Commercial / Industrial subdivision power reticulation design and construction.
  • Transformer and switchgear (RMU) maintenance / upgrade and new installation.
  • Underground cable installation and maintenance - (400volt, 11kV and 50kV).
  • Underground cable jointing.
  • Overhead power line installation and maintenance - (400volt, 11kV & 50kV).
  • Power pole upgrade and maintenance work.
  • Power substation maintenance and new construction.
  • Residential overhead power service maintenance and upgrade work.

Street Light / General Lighting - Urban and Rural Design and Construction:

  • Subdivision / Road Lighting
  • Car park Lighting
  • Park and Reserves Lighting
  • Sports ground and walkway Lighting.
  • Maintenance & Upgrade of existing lighting systems.

Case Studies

Eastland Network - Maintenance and new construction (10 years and ongoing).
The working coverage area stretches from the top of Waihau Bay / Lottin Point down to Wairoa and from Mahia to Lake Waikaremoana and Matawai. We carry out a wide variety of work as mentioned above from new residential power connections right through to new substations builds and upgrades.

Gisborne District Council

  • Street Light Maintenace Contract (5 years and ongoing) covering the Gisborne / East Coast Region.
  • Reads Quay Walkway (Childers Rd to Customhouse) - street lighting
  • Waste Water Project Banks St – Installed all 11kV power Network.
  • Waste Water Project - Plant pumping stations – 11kV & $00volt Power Supplies.

Testimonial from Rob Beale, Gisborne District Council. Click to Download Reader

Vector / Electrix Gas
New Gas Connection and Minor Works Installation Contract (4 years and ongoing) covering the Gisborne area. The work involved includes the installation of new residential / commercial / industrial gas connections to the local natural gas Network, and maintenance / construction work of the existing gas network.

For any information on Gas Connections please contact your energy retailer or contact Vector on 0800 222 260

Residential Subdivisions - Power / phone and street lighting reticulation

  • Ocean Park – Wainui (Medium urban))
  • Kauri Park - Wheatstone Rd (Medium semi rural)
  • Copperfield – Joanne St (Large Urban)
  • Sterling Park – Lytton West (Medium Urban)
  • Pohutakawa Grove – Lytton West (Medium Urban)
  • Sponge Bay – Sponge Bay Rd (Large Urban)
  • Ryman Healthcare – (Medium Urban)
  • Beetham Village STG 1 – (Medium Urban)

Commercial Subdivision – Power / phone and street lighting reticulation

  • Awapuni Rd Business Park (Awapuni Rd)

Testimonials

“Electrinet has provided excellent services on condition assessments of electrical distribution systems (from supply transformer, service main cables, link boxes to main switchboards) and reticulation systems (from main switchboard to sub-boards and outlets) for schools in the East Coast / Gisborne region. Electrinet has presented quality drawings and reports which have been valuable inputs to the 10 Year Property Plans and which will be very valuable reference documentation to Boards of Trustees and Minsistry of Education in the future.”
Willem van den Worm, MANOEUVRE Enterprises Limited, Gisborne. 28 June 2011.

Cable Location & Close Approach Consents

At Electrinet we take your safety very seriously. As part of keeping you and the public safe it is important we remind everyone about the dangers of working with or around electricity.

Every year there are a number of “close calls” reported, where machinery or trees have come into contact with the power lines or underground cables which could have caused injury or even death.

Not only is it dangerous, but it can end up potentially costing those who cause the damage thousands of dollars in reparation.

Electrinet asks that you please give electricity the respect it deserves and follow the important rules which are in place to help keep you safe when working around equipment.

When must a cable locate be carried out?

  • Prior to any digging, you never know where cables are underground.

When must hold a Close Approach Consent?

  • If you plan to work within 4m of lines
  • If you pan to trim or fell trees near power lines.
  • If you plan to dig within 5m of a power pole, cables or power box

Electrinet is able to help in both areas, be safe and contact us – ElectriNET 06 867 7771

(Note: Both Cable Locations and Close Approach Permits are chargeable, please ask about costs involved.)

Application for Service

To apply for a new electrical connection or to modify your existing supply please download and print this Application for Service form.
For our health and safety policy and accreditations please click here.

Helpful links

www.eastland.net.nz/eastland-network

www.switchme.co.nz