Executive Summary

• 7km of new underground cables installed by UK Power Networks between substations in Brighton and Fishersgate has upgraded power supplies for 10,000 homes and businesses
• Cable ducts were installed first between the two substations, before returning to install cable joint bays every 500 metres along the route
• This development is part of a wider investment programme from UK Power Networks delivering more than £800 million so far across the South East, London and the East of England to ‘keep power supplies safe, reliable and ready for a lower-carbon future’

A £6.5 million power upgrade by UK Power Networks has strengthened Brighton’s electricity network.

The installation of 7km of new underground cables between substations in Brighton and Fishersgate has upgraded power supplies for 10,000 homes and businesses, investing in long-term network reliability for homes and businesses across a wide area.

Cable ducts were installed first between the two substations. The team then returned to install cable joint bays every 500-metres along the route, allowing the cables to be pulled through and connected in stages until the route was complete. The final connections were safely completed at both ends of the route.

Richard Plant, project manager at UK Power Networks, said: “This investment is helping to future-proof electricity supplies across the city, maintaining safe and reliable power for thousands of customers.

“This project forms part of our wider investment programme, which saw more than £800 million invested last year across the South East, London and the East of England to keep power supplies safe, reliable and ready for a lower-carbon future.”

Andy Cherrett, contract manager at Clancy, said: “This has been a challenging project, delivered through strong teamwork between Clancy and UK Power Networks. Everyone has worked closely together to deliver the long-term benefits of this investment for homes, businesses and the wider Brighton community.”