The history of The Southland Power Trust and electricity in the South is one built from the ingenuity and hard work of local Southland heroes – and, in some cases, possible world firsts.
The first meeting of the Southland Electric Power Board (SEPB).
Lake Monowai Power Scheme commissioned and in service.
The SEPB purchases the Gore Borough Council Electricity network.
Monowai Power Scheme transfers to government Public Works Department, SEPB dissolves.
Manapouri Power Scheme is finished and begins supplying Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter.
The Minister of Energy establishes a consultative committee to determine the best way to return ownership of The Power Company Limited to the people of Southland.
August, the government announces it is giving the Crowns shares in The Power Company Ltd to the Southland Electric Power Supply Consumer Trust
The Southland Electric Power Supply Consumer Trust was formed, and the Trust continues to this day, owning 100% of The Power Company Limited shares for the benefit of its consumers.
The Southland Power Trust continues to evolve to meet the needs of its consumers.
The Southland Power Trust acquires full ownership through TPCL of OtagoNet, Lakeland Network Limited and PowerNet Limited.
