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Cook Strait

In Service

40 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2020

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Specifications

Length40 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2020
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Transpower NZ

Landing Points (0)

About the Cook Strait Cable System

Overview

The Cook Strait submarine cable system connects two locations within New Zealand, with a total length of 40 km. It was ready for service in 2020 and is operated by Transpower NZ.

Route and Landings

Fighting Bay, New Zealand

Oteranga Bay, New Zealand

Ownership and Operators

The Cook Strait cable is owned and operated by Transpower NZ.

Status and Timeline

The cable was ready for service in 2020.

Strategic Context

The Cook Strait connects two points within New Zealand, contributing to the country's telecommunications infrastructure and supporting internet access and enterprise connectivity services. Transpower NZ, a state-owned enterprise of New Zealand, is responsible for maintaining and operating the national electricity transmission network, including this submarine cable system.

By extending its operational scope to include this submarine cable system, Transpower NZ demonstrates its commitment to supporting broader national infrastructure needs beyond just power distribution.

Cook Strait
  • Length40 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2020

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