- The Eastern Green Link 3 (EGL3) project – a joint venture between National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission – has named Hitachi Energy as the preferred bidder for converter stations at either end of the link.
National Grid is building a substation site for two new electricity substations (one for National Grid and one for UK Power Networks, which they will deliver).
The development will provide a new connection for UK Power Networks and a continued safe and secure supply of electricity to local homes and businesses.
The company purchased 24 acres of land off Palehouse Common and Sand Hill Lane in Framfield as part of the construction works. The land has been improved with planting to provide new habitats for great crested newts, reptiles, dormice, bats and badgers.
To ensure the safety of our workforce and the public while this is carried out, traffic management measures will be in place on Friday 15 August between 09:30 and 15:00. The work will be carried out on our behalf by our contractor, Balfour Beatty.
Bryony Brown, Peiriannydd Prosiect Twnnel ar brosiect Darpariaeth Effaith Weledol Eryri, oedd yn tywys yr ymweliad a oedd wedi cynnwys cyflwyniad gan aelodau o dîm y prosiect a thaith gerdded o amgylch safle'r prosiect.
Nod y tîm oedd rhoi profiad a fyddai'n helpu i wella dealltwriaeth y myfyrwyr o ddatblygu seilwaith ar raddfa fawr a'u haddysgu am dechnegau twnelu, ystyriaethau amgylcheddol a sgiliau rheoli prosiectau mewn lleoliad go iawn.
Bryony Brown, Tunnel Project Engineer on the Eryri VIP project, led the visit which included a presentation from members of the project team and a walking tour of the project site.
The team aimed to provide an experience that would help enhance the students’ understanding of large-scale infrastructure development and teach them about tunnelling techniques, environmental considerations and project management in a live setting.
- A supergrid transformer delivery will be made to an electricity substation under construction in Monk Fryston on Sunday 17 August 2025.
- Once operational, the transformer, weighing in at 200-tonnes – will help to change the voltage of electricity so that it can be supplied safely to homes and businesses.
- Part of a package of improvement works to upgrade and reinforce the network in the area.
An essential piece of equipment is due to be delivered to an electricity substation under construction in Monk Fryston
Transformers, often weighing 180 tonnes, play a vital role in helping to ensure the safe and reliable flow of energy to communities, stepping electricity voltage down so it can be efficiently distributed to homes and businesses via local networks.
On Sunday 10 August, a transformer will be transported from Willington substation in Derbyshire to Redbridge substation in Woodford Green. The 142-mile journey will be managed by specialist hauliers under police escort, with traffic management measures in place to minimise disruption. No road closures are planned.
In an exciting extension to the five-year partnership with Connectr, students from South London were invited to the National Grid office in London for a transformative three-day work experience. This programme aimed to inspire the next generation of energy professionals and provide them with valuable insights into working in the energy sector.
Day 1: Teamwork and Green Jobs
In the second edition of our project newsletter, we give an overview of the latest progress including reaching a major milestone this year as we begun installing our underground cables, putting us on track to remove the overhead line and pylons next year.
We also give an update on local footpath diversions during our work on site alongside an overview of how we’ve been keeping busy in the local community.