SRG Global’s Transmission Tower Painting Division is New Zealand’s leading contractor for tower refurbishment. We deliver transmission tower refurbishment to Transpower throughout the North Island and have delivered projects nationwide. Our maintenance process begins with high-pressure washing and abrasive water blasting of the towers, followed by the application of a coatings system suited to each site’s conditions. Many towers also need minor steel replacement.

We deploy specialist crews for each phase of maintenance and ensure quality, safety, and environmental standards are met through a dedicated Compliance Officer who audits every site and addresses any issues. Acknowledging the unique risks of tower painting, we’ve introduced innovations to address health and safety challenges, including custom plant, equipment, and PPE. Our Project and Field Operations Managers meticulously plan each job, handling access routes, safety, equipment setup, environmental planning, and communication with landowners to ensure smooth project execution.

SRG’s involvement on this site commenced in 2013 when SRG Global was chosen by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to assist with paint repairs prior to the warranty handover. The paint remediation involves executing coating repairs on the 68-meter-high towers and both the interior and exterior of the nacelle structure.
We have since become one of Meridian’s preferred suppliers for Windfarm maintenance services including Paint remediation, Blade repair, Rope Access mechanical tasks and the supply of Turbine Technicians to supplement their maintenance crews.

The blade repair tasks include lamination repairs and application of a leading-edge protection product. This work is carried out in accordance with high quality assurance standards.

Our wind farm rope access technicians are trained to the highest international standard (IRATA), and we frequently conduct training sessions for them to practice rescue scenarios. Each task begins with our team’s involvement in the risk management process and the establishment of safe systems of work. Fully integrated into Meridian’s safety culture, we remain actively engaged in maintaining and improving safety standards. Wellington’s notorious weather and wind profile significantly affect the productivity of our coating repairs and other rope access work. Our teams maximize efficiency during favorable weather conditions, adapt the internal environment to perform paint repairs even in inclement weather as well as carry out other duties. Our technicians are responsible for managing turbine control and performing isolations to ensure safe operations.