Final supergrid transformer delivery to Monk Fryston on Sunday 12 October
The last of four 200-tonne transformers for the Yorkshire GREEN Monk Fryston substation will be delivered from Goole Docks on a specialist vehicle over 80 metres long under police escort and at low speed. The transformer will travel along the road network via the M62 westbound, A1(M) northbound and A63 before arriving at Monk Fryston Substation on Rawfield Lane.
The delivery, scheduled to take place in the daytime, has been carefully planned with the police and highways agencies to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum. Disruption is expected as a rolling road closure will be in place for parts of the convoy’s journey, and temporary parking restrictions may be required.
Additionally, temporary alterations to items such as road signs and street furniture may have to be made at some locations to enable the convoy to complete its journey. While we aim to carry out the delivery on the date outlined, this may change owing to factors like the weather and police availability to carry out the required escort. Any updates will be shared on our project website.
A National Grid spokesperson said: “Our thanks go to local communities for their support, patience and understanding as we approach completion of these supergrid transformer deliveries. We have been able to limit the potential for disruption as much as possible thanks to careful planning and working in close collaboration with the police and highways agencies.
“Supergrid transformers are essential to our project to upgrade and reinforce the high-voltage energy network in Yorkshire and further afield. Upgrading the grid will help connect more home-grown British energy, supporting increased demand as well as boosting local economies, creating jobs, and providing clean, more affordable energy.”
About Yorkshire Green
The delivery is the latest milestone in National Grid’s Yorkshire GREEN project, part of The Great Grid Upgrade, part of a package of improvement works to upgrade and reinforce the network in the area.
Transformers play a vital role in helping to ensure the UK continues to enjoy safe and reliable energy supplies, stepping voltage up or down so electricity can be efficiently transmitted from power generators or safely distributed to homes and businesses via regional networks.
This is the final supergrid transformer to be delivered to the under-construction substation at Monk Fryston, with one further delivery scheduled to Overton in the coming weeks.