The crucial $6m power upgrade to Tauranga's rapidly expanding industrial and residential areas at Tauriko has reached a major milestone.
Last week two transformers were installed as part of a new substation build at the business estate.
Powerco's general manager of asset management and network transformation Ryno Verster said the substation build was progressing well.
"The transformer installation is one critical milestone. Next is the completion of on-site work and the underground installation of cabling from the grid exit point at Greerton to the substation," he said.
The major construction project was expected to be completed by mid-2018 and the new substation would cover the demands of the area for many years, Mr Verster said.