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Vector Network News
29 July 2013
Vector Network News
Vector’s
Hamilton gas network is fully prepared for the Super 15
final this Saturday night between the defending champion
Chiefs and the Brumbies.
Waikato residents can rest
assured there will be tonnes of hot water for those cups of
tea after the big game.
NETWORK SUMMARY for week ending
28 July 2013
ELECTRICITY
There were three
car v pole incidents this week, one in Mt Eden, one in
Mangere West and one in Swanson.
Vector crews were called out to isolate power and maintain safety at three buildings due to fires.
We also had two incidents where overhead lines were struck during the week.
GAS TRANSMISSION AND
DISTRIBUTION
Emergency Services informed us of
contractors striking gas pipes at four different locations
this week. In all instances, contractors made repairs and
incidents were resolved.
SHORTS
• Vector owns
over 17,737 kilometres of overhead and underground lines in
the greater Auckland area, and 12,752 of gas pipe lines,
almost half of which supply gas to Auckland.
• Vector, proud sponsor of the Arena.
Vector owns and manages a unique portfolio which consists of electricity distribution, gas transmission and distribution, electricity and gas metering installations and data management services, natural gas and LPG and fibre optic networks.
Vector is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange with ticker symbol VCT. For further information, visit www.vector.co.nz
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