Cable strengthened
PA Wellington 1 1 The inter-island power i link has been strengthened ■ to resist earthquake shocks, : according to a spokesman for the Ministry of Energy. : The cable had been switched off during daylight.
hours for the last four days for equipment to he strengthened, he said. The work had been completed by Sunday night. Thermal generation was increased to compensate for reduced transmission while the cable was out of action.
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Press, 21 December 1978, Page 12
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