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30/11/2018
New 20km Electricity Line Complete In Kent
A new 20km high voltage electricity line has been delivered between Richborough and Canterbury.
National Grid and its contractors Murphy Eltel Joint Venture completed the work to connect the Nemo Link® into the UK's electricity transmission system.
More than 750,000 working hours were spend building the line, which consists of 60 new pylons.
A total of 260km of high voltage cables have now been placed on the pylons and have been tested, paving the way for the final testing and commissioning of the Nemo Link® interconnector, which will allow electricity to flow both ways between the UK and Europe. The Richborough Connection was necessary as there is no high voltage transmission network in the Richborough area to carry electricity from the interconnector.
The construction work, carried out by 250 skilled workers at the peak of operations, involved more than 6,000 crane lifts to put the new pylons into place.
Graham Dolamore, Project Director for National Grid said: "The completion of the Richborough Project is a significant milestone in the programme for these two projects which will allow power to flow between Britain and Belgium early next year, providing security of supply and greater opportunities for the UK to trade with wider European energy markets.
"I'm proud to have been a part of this project and of the fact that we've worked closely with landowners and communities to get the connection built on time and with minimal disruption. It is another demonstration of the crucial role National Grid plays in making sure people across Kent and far beyond have the energy they need, when they need it."
Shane Jestin, Murphy Eltel Construction Director added: "It has been a tough but successful job all round, thanks to the hard work of all those involved. We've carried out more than 6,000 lifts and managed to hit challenging project deadlines thanks to a mix of thorough planning and excellent delivery."
ABB and Siemens also carried out further works at Canterbury North substation and the new Richborough substation with both substations extended and equipment either installed or upgraded.
(CM)
National Grid and its contractors Murphy Eltel Joint Venture completed the work to connect the Nemo Link® into the UK's electricity transmission system.
More than 750,000 working hours were spend building the line, which consists of 60 new pylons.
A total of 260km of high voltage cables have now been placed on the pylons and have been tested, paving the way for the final testing and commissioning of the Nemo Link® interconnector, which will allow electricity to flow both ways between the UK and Europe. The Richborough Connection was necessary as there is no high voltage transmission network in the Richborough area to carry electricity from the interconnector.
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The construction work, carried out by 250 skilled workers at the peak of operations, involved more than 6,000 crane lifts to put the new pylons into place.
Graham Dolamore, Project Director for National Grid said: "The completion of the Richborough Project is a significant milestone in the programme for these two projects which will allow power to flow between Britain and Belgium early next year, providing security of supply and greater opportunities for the UK to trade with wider European energy markets.
"I'm proud to have been a part of this project and of the fact that we've worked closely with landowners and communities to get the connection built on time and with minimal disruption. It is another demonstration of the crucial role National Grid plays in making sure people across Kent and far beyond have the energy they need, when they need it."
Shane Jestin, Murphy Eltel Construction Director added: "It has been a tough but successful job all round, thanks to the hard work of all those involved. We've carried out more than 6,000 lifts and managed to hit challenging project deadlines thanks to a mix of thorough planning and excellent delivery."
ABB and Siemens also carried out further works at Canterbury North substation and the new Richborough substation with both substations extended and equipment either installed or upgraded.
(CM)
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