Energy

Connell Contractors is proud to design and deliver the foundations for New Zealand’s critical energy infrastructure.

Connell is the trusted civil construction partner for many of New Zealand’s major energy companies, including Transpower, Genesis, and Infratec. Our team is engaged to deliver complex and challenging projects that require a huge amount of skill, expertise, and experience.

Some of our recent project highlights include:

• Delivering civil and construction works for the STATCOM at Transpower Hamilton substation
• Constructing and installing stormwater systems, access and roading for the Huntly BESS, in partnership with Infratec
• Constructing a new foundation pad for Mangere substation
• Constructing the foundations for six remote sites for Turitea Wind Farm
• Securing the footings and constructing new foundations for a new transformer and oil containment tank at Edgecumbe Station

Laying the foundations for a renewable future

Connell is helping pave the way for a cleaner, greener future in New Zealand. We’ve delivered the foundations for groundbreaking renewable energy projects such as Huntly BESS, Turitea Wind Farm, and Kapuni Solar Farm.

We have the skills and experience to help New Zealand reach its goal of becoming 100% renewable before 2030.

Planning, precision, performance

Connell’s ability to continuously deliver to our clients’ high standards is driven by our meticulous planning, thorough preparation, and strong safety culture and performance.

Our experienced team has the capabilities to take on unique projects with complex environmental and safety requirements, and successfully and safely deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.