Viewing of the proposed route and sites
10.16 am
STOP 4: HUIHUITAHA ROAD - Colin and Angela Rose Property (cowshed).
Parties present: Sharon Robinson, Joan Forret, Colin and Angela Rose, Christine Baldwin, Julie Burwell, Stuart Ranger, Don Riley.
Notes: Mr Rose points out that their farm is on both sides of the road, and the underpass, which connects them. He points out where the proposed line would run, where the nearest tower to the cowshed would be placed, and where Towers 329 and 330 would be situated. He points out a row of trees that would need to be removed, and a race that services their property, which would be affected by construction. He shows where a natural gas line goes through their property. Stephen McAdams advises the nearest tower is 200 metres from the cowshed, and points out where the existing Arapuni-Edgecumbe A and B lines run.
10.30 am
STOP 5: HUIHUITAHA ROAD CROSSING - Colin and Angela Rose Property - Towers 331 and 332.
Parties present: Sharon Robinson, Joan Forret, Colin and Angela Rose, Christine Baldwin, Julie Burwell, Stuart Ranger, Don Riley.
Notes: Mr Rose points to where Tower 331 would be placed, and a tree that would have to be removed. He shows where a corner strain tower would be placed on the other side of the road and where the line runs, and a row of gum trees that would have to be removed, and also some poplars. He points out where their family home is, that is built with a northerly aspect, and would be visually impacted. Stephen McAdams advises the line span here is roughly 460 metres.
Last updated: 22 August 2008
