Work begins on updating electricity network for future use
SSEN PROJECT RUNS TO SEPTEMBER
WORK has begun to boost the resilience and flexibility of the electricity infrastructure in Fleet and Church Crookham as part of a £5.2million investment.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution said the multi-million-pound upgrade, which began on Friday and runs through to September, will focus on future-proofing the network for homes and businesses in the area.
The project aims to improve the existing infrastructure for the community through the replacement and reinforcement of underground cables, supplying power to some 48,000 customers.
Working in and around the Fleet electrical substation in Coxmoor Wood, SSEN said it will remove older, existing cables, replacing them with more modern, efficient and sustainable cabling that will boost the network, as well as providing the flexibility needed to meet the needs of local customers now and for many years to come.
Project manager Daniel Stickells, said: “This is a big project, but it’s been designed to minimise any inconvenience or impact on people who live and work nearby.
“It will develop the network to meet customers’ needs now and as they take up more low-carbon technologies in the years ahead.
“In addition to providing the flexibility that will accommodate an increase in items such as electric vehicles, heat pumps and solar panels, this significant upgrade will also boost power supplies to make them more robust in the face of adverse weather events.”
A dedicated online project page has been set up by SSEN for anyone wanting to find out more about the works, which can be accessed via www.ssen.co.uk/ about-ssen/our-works/fleet-network-investment/
The company will also be hosting a drop-in event today (Wednesday) for customers to meet the project team, discuss the works and ask any questions they may have. It takes place from 3pm to 7pm at Ewshot Village Hall, in Tadpole Lane, Ewshot.
While there are no planned supply interruptions for the duration of the works, SSEN added it would like to remind customers of its Priority Services Register, which can assist them in the event of a power cut.
Customers are eligible for the service if they:
Are deaf or hard of hearing; Have a disability;
Live with children aged under five;
Are blind or partially sighted; Have a chronic illness;
Use medical equipment/aids reliant on electricity;
Are aged over 60;
Temporarily need extra support.