The transmission line will have the capacity to power around 26,000 more homes plus 700 small to medium businesses and 150 larger commercial enterprises.

Large-scale transmission infrastructure projects like this generally take 5-8 years to investigate, consent, plan and deliver. The investigation phase alone will take around three years and will include a range of environmental and geotechnical assessments and technical studies to help identify a suitable location for the new transmission line and substation, and to support any future consent applications.

Throughout the investigation, we will continue to engage with residents, councils, mana whenua, local businesses and business and community groups in Cromwell and Queenstown to understand local considerations and gather feedback.

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Information sheet April 2026 - Investigating a new transmission line for Queenstown