LOCATION:
Construction of a 400kV gas insulated substation (GIS) and compound in Cambridgeshire for National Grid's RIIO2 Electricity Construction Framework.
The project comprises the construction and fit out of a portal frame building to house high voltage switchgear and an annex to accommodate ancillary equipment.
We are delivering the civils elements of the works, including:
- Foundations and support structures for all equipment.
- Earthworks including preparation of formation level and all enabling and temporary works.
- Height barriers.
- Relay rooms, battery rooms, amenity, workshop and storage facilities.
- DNO termination point.
- All fencing and gates.
- Diesel generator area including generator.
- Site lighting.
- Drainage.
- 2km of roads to connect the two substation compounds and provide access from the public highway plus temporary provisions.
- Landscaping and maintenance.
- Troughs and ducts.
- All civil works related to site storage and laydown areas.
Our specialist energy team has been supplemented with local labour who we have trained to meet the required standards.
Outcome
The project facilitates the connection of a newly constructed, gas-fired electricity generating plant by Progress Power and is being delivered for Burns & McDonnell.