What does the Minister of infrastructure say about Niue's New Power Station?

The Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. Crossley Tatui extended his appreciation to the Australian and New Zealand Governments, saying, “The construction of this new power station is a vital piece of infrastructure for Niue’s development and well-being. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our regional partners.”

What is Niue Power Corporation (NPC) funding?

This represents the culmination of years of work from Niue Power Corporation (NPC) staff, local and overseas contractors, and our development partners. Australia and New Zealand funding assistance in particular has been instrumental in the procurement of new generators, transformers, switchboard and construction of a new building to house these.

When will Niue's New Power Station be built?

Today, the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Rt Hon. Winston Peters is here to break ground on what will become a cornerstone of Niue’s renewable energy infrastructure. The new power station, funded through contributions from both Australia and New Zealand, is slated for completion and commissioning by mid-September.

When will Niue's energy project start?

The initial phase of clearing the surrounding land will be completed by the end of this year, setting the stage for physical construction to commence in early 2025. In 2015, Niue launched the Strategic Energy Roadmap, with the ambitious goal of reaching 80% renewable energy production by 2025.

When will Niue's New Power Station be online?

On the 18th September 2024, Niue’s new power station was brought online. This represents the culmination of years of work from Niue Power Corporation (NPC) staff, local and overseas contractors, and our development partners.