As a testing ground for innovation at DCI, National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has already begun trialling two new innovative solutions to cut harmful environmental emissions. From reducing Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) leaks from its pipework, to trialling a low-carbon, cement-free concrete, these projects are another step forward on the journey to meet our net zero targets.
As a testing ground for innovation at DCI, National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has already begun trialling two new innovative solutions to cut harmful environmental emissions. From reducing Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) leaks from its pipework, to trialling a low carbon cement-free concrete, these projects, are another step forward on the journey to meet our net zero targets.
Mike remembers riding to school on a traditional yellow bus, like millions of kids around the US. While many of his memories of these journeys are fond, he hasn’t forgotten breathing in the fumes the bus produced as they wafted in through open windows on muggy June days. A few decades on, these experiences influenced his work at National Grid to introduce more electric-powered buses to transport children in a cleaner way.
The project is needed to carry more renewable and low carbon power from offshore wind, interconnectors and nuclear power. The plans include building a new 400 kV electricity transmission reinforcement between Bramford substation and Twinstead Tee, comprising 19km of overhead line and 10km of underground cables. National Grid would also remove around 27.5km of existing pylons.
The project is needed to carry more renewable and low carbon power from offshore wind, interconnectors and nuclear power. The plans include building a new 400 kV electricity transmission reinforcement between Bramford substation and Twinstead Tee, comprising 19km of overhead line and 10km of underground cables. National Grid would also remove around 27.5km of existing pylons.
National Grid has today launched its latest public consultation on plans to reinforce the electricity network between Bramford in Suffolk and Twinstead Tee in Essex. The public consultation will run until Monday 21 March 2022.
The work is part of National Grid’s construction of a new 57-kilometre, high-voltage electricity line between Bridgwater and Seabank near Avonmouth, to connect six million homes and businesses to new sources of low-carbon energy.
The works, which begin in February 2022, are being carried out by J Murphy and Sons on behalf of National Grid.
The team will begin by building a construction access point and layby on Ableton Lane. To keep everyone safe while these works are carried out, Ableton Lane will be closed for approximately eight weeks from Monday 7 February 2022.
National Grid will begin the environmental and archaeological survey works this spring when our teams in orange high visibility jackets will be working in and around the area. This work which will continue through the summer will provide essential information for the detailed design of the project ready for main construction starting in 2023.
In 2021, teams gave up over 784 hours of their time carrying out regular volunteering days – from litter picking to tree planting – to give back to communities impacted by the route. Colleagues have also fundraised for a wide range of local causes.
National Grid is holding a statutory public consultation on its proposals to reinforce the electricity network between Bramford in Suffolk, and Twinstead Tee in Essex. The consultation will run for eight weeks from Tuesday 25 January to Monday 21 March 2022.