Tag: power_lines
-
Mount Smart Road Closed After Crash Brings Down Power Lines
Mount Smart Road in Onehunga is currently closed following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in power lines being brought down. The incident was reported to Police at 5:15 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been sustained. Emergency crews are on-site working…
Law EnforcementTransportation OnehungaMount Smart RoadCrashPower LinesRoad ClosureEmergency ServicesTraffic DelaysNew Zealand Police
-
Car Crash Brings Down Power Lines in Foxton
Emergency services are attending a crash on Ladys Mile in Foxton, near the intersection with Herrington Street. Police were alerted to the incident at 5.15pm. A car collided with a power pole, causing power lines to fall across the vehicle…
DisastersTransportationLaw Enforcement FoxtonLadys MileHerrington StreetCar CrashPower LinesEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
-
New Zealand Strengthens Power Line Protection Against Tree Hazards
New regulations in New Zealand aim to bolster the resilience of power lines against tree-related damage, according to Energy Minister Simon Watts. The amendments to the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003, are designed to mitigate risks posed by trees…
Politics and GovernmentWeatherEnergyEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeState Governments Simon WattsCyclone GabrielleElectricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003Treefall Hazard NoticePower linesInfrastructure