Palmerston North Hospital to CBD electricity upgrade
We're upgrading the electricity supply in Palmerston North to maintain a secure and resilient supply of power for the hospital and to ensure there's capacity available as the city continues to grow.
The project will be completed in stages with disruption limited to small stretches of road at a time as machinery digs a trench for cabling. The road will be reinstated as the work progresses. The project will involve partial road closures, but these will be managed to minimise disruption to residents and businesses.
What’s involved?
The project involves constructing a 2.7 km underground circuit from Palmerston North Regional Hospital to Main Street.The project will be completed in stages with disruption limited to small stretches of road at a time as machinery digs a trench for cabling. The road will be reinstated as the work progresses. The project will involve partial road closures, but these will be managed to minimise disruption to residents and businesses.
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When?
The project is due to start on Monday 12 January 2026 and is expected to take six months.
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