Campaign for Better Transport Public Meeting
Submitted by kate on 6 November, 2007 - 16:38.8 Nov 2007 - 19:15
8 Nov 2007 - 21:30
Hear from Cameron Pitches from the CBT and other guest speakers. We want to know what you think - should we be pushing for rail to Mangere and the Airport or not? If we don't plan to do it now, when will we?
Where: St James Church Hall, 29 Church Road, Mangere Bridge
When: Thursday 8th November. 7.15pm for a 7:30pm start.
Campaign for Better Transport Public Meeting
Submitted by kate on 6 November, 2007 - 16:30.Dear Members,
We thought you would be interested in getting behind this initiative. Campaign For Better Transport are pushing for the go ahead of a Mangere and Airport Rail Link. This is part of a better vision for Auckland and our neighbourhood.
Here are the details:
Mangere and Airport Rail Public Meeting 8th November
The Campaign for Better Transport believes a rail link to Mangere and on to the Airport is a key component for sustainable transport in Auckland.
The Good News:
- The foundations of the second Manukau Harbour Bridge will be built to support rail "in the future"
- Onehunga railway station is due to open in December 2009
Transpower Misleads Public!
Submitted by kate on 8 October, 2007 - 07:25.Transpower were accused today of misleading the public on its proposed upgrade of a 220kV line through Onehunga.
“Transpower claim that the appeal lodged with the Environment Court on its proposal to “hot up” an existing line will somehow put security of supply at risk is blatantly misleading,” says Jim Jackson, chairman of the Onehunga Enhancement Society.
The Onehunga Enhancement Society is not opposed to the extension of the existing emergency consent granted to Transpower by Auckland City some 2 years ago to ensure the supply to Northland is maintained. However, the planning of a permanent solution is where the differences in approach are apparent.
“Transpower claim that the appeal lodged with the Environment Court on its proposal to “hot up” an existing line will somehow put security of supply at risk is blatantly misleading,” says Jim Jackson, chairman of the Onehunga Enhancement Society.
The Onehunga Enhancement Society is not opposed to the extension of the existing emergency consent granted to Transpower by Auckland City some 2 years ago to ensure the supply to Northland is maintained. However, the planning of a permanent solution is where the differences in approach are apparent.
Message from the Chairman: Transpower to show greater social responsibility
Submitted by kate on 17 September, 2007 - 22:09.TOES Chairman, Jim Jackson, responds to the recent approval of Transpower’s resource consent for increasing capacity on the Henderson-Otahuhu transmission line.
On September 3rd, Auckland City Council gave Transpower the green light to a 30% increase on its Otahuhu-Henderson 220,000 volt transmission line that cuts through the residential and industrial areas of Auckland's City's central isthmus area.
The Auckland City Council hearing commissioners were satisfied that any adverse effects caused to people living or working close to the line would be minor and outweighed by the need to ensure a secure and increased power supply to Henderson, North Shore City and Northland.
On September 3rd, Auckland City Council gave Transpower the green light to a 30% increase on its Otahuhu-Henderson 220,000 volt transmission line that cuts through the residential and industrial areas of Auckland's City's central isthmus area.
The Auckland City Council hearing commissioners were satisfied that any adverse effects caused to people living or working close to the line would be minor and outweighed by the need to ensure a secure and increased power supply to Henderson, North Shore City and Northland.
