Brimsdown is a key location for the NLR project, with the main area of works located next to the substation in the Prince of Wales Open Space.

The site will see four Supergrid Transformer (SGT) movements, which involve removing the two SGTs currently onsite and replacing them with two new ones with greater capacity. This will enable the substation to operate at a higher voltage, enhancing network stability and future-proofing the infrastructure to accommodate growing energy needs.

There will also be additional overhead line (OHL) works to allow for secure connections between circuits to underground cables, improving reliability and reducing maintenance.

These works have already begun in the area, facilitated by a temporary haul road created within the Prince of Wales Open Space, and the installation of fencing to maintain pedestrian access in the park.

Works are still being scheduled in this area, and we will communicate timings once the programme becomes clearer.

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