Hackney is a key location for the NLR project, with a large portion of works taking place within Millfields Park. These works are being delivered under permitted development rights and are integral to the overall delivery of the NLR programme.

Our work will primarily involve uprating the existing overhead line (OHL) between the Tottenham and Hackney substations, which will enhance the existing line's ability to carry more electrical load safely.

The site will also see four Supergrid Transformer (SGT) movements, as we will be 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.

To facilitate construction, we will need to undertake enabling works. Enabling works are preparatory activities such as vegetation clearance, fencing installation, temporary access tracks, and scaffolding construction. These steps are needed before the main substation upgrades and OHL improvements can begin.

Enabling works have already started in the area, however, wider works are still being scheduled, and we will communicate timings when the programme becomes clearer. Register your details with us here and we will let you know when more information becomes available.

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