Project Presentation of New Buried 400kV Circuit – Torness to Branxton Sub-station at Innerwick Hall, 25th February at 6:30pm

iberdrolaELCC residents are invited to a project presentation on the installation works that are going to be carried out for the new 400kV buried electrical circuits from Torness Nuclear Power Station to Branxton Sub-station. The presentation will take place at 6:30pm on Thursday 25th February 2016 at Innerwick Village Hall.

The presentation will inform residents why the cable installation works are being carried out and cover an overview of the project that will include all the works that will have an impact on the surrounding area i.e. road closures and diversion routes etc. The presentation will take about 15 minutes with an opportunity at the end to ask any questions or to raise any concerns you may have.

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Torness Underground Cable Replacement Works to Commence January 11th 2016

SP Energy NetworksSP Energy Networks (SPEN) is shortly due to commence the replacement of a section of ageing underground cable which runs from Torness Power Station to Branxton Substation.

Preparatory work and mobilisation will commence 11 January 2016 with the programme of works scheduled to run through to completion in November 2016, barring any unforeseen developments. To progress the project as quickly as possible and reduce the term of impact on the community, they plan to work on a seven day basis.
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