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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 9, Issue 402, 3 September 1991, Page 28

•; ;:;§| r: :,'0U do ■ I • III ' III the difference electricity has . ^ : ' | llll 311 II KING COUNTRY EMERGY Photograph - Lew Cormack The impact of connecting the Turoa Ski Resort to the ally expand their ski hire facilities. Extra snowmaking is * national grid is hard to believe. Everything from soup to now possible and the number of ski lifts is soon to increase. snow has improved. And that's just the beginning. With more electricity available, the mountain cafes will be Early 1991 saw a buzz of activity on Ruapehu's scoria- able to offer a wider range of food and beverages. covered slopes. Staff from King Country Energy and Turoa But to really experience the change at Turoa, clip on carefully laid the cable and positioned the six transformers. your skis and take a flying leap. When you land, you'll With the connection came many changes. appreciate one of the many differences electricity is making Most noticeable was the silence. Not only did the newly to the commercial success of New Zealand tourism, installed electric generators eliminate the potential problems of diesel spills and fumes, they also transformed the | ski lift areas into peaceful environments. A phenomenon ^ previously unheard of at Turoa. E I jjsi | I# / i I Electrification has also enabled Turoa to install an I efficient computerised ticketing system, and to dramatic- :1 il B 11 TM $§& Electricorp Marketing Your National Electricity Wholesaler. OGILVY 24220