Dates on Site

January 2016 to April 2018

Scope of Works

• Supply Competent Management and Supervision for the works.
• Topsoil strip replacement of a 20m wide working easement in arable fields, total distance 14km.
• Installation of various fencing types including post & rail, palisade and stock proof fencing.
• Installation of haul roads both stone and traditional trackway.
• Construction of reinforced concrete base 40m x 40m for cable storage.
• Soft and hard landscaping.
• Arborist works.
• Land clearence as part of enabling works.
• Excavation and duct installation of 2 x 132kv circuits, total distance 11km, works in both arable fields and highway.
• Excavation and duct installation of 2 x 33kv circuits, total distance of 25km, works in arable fields and highway, Port of Harwich, school fields and public parks.
• Excavation and duct installation within operational substations.
• Cable installation within operational substations.
• Construction of 132kv and 33kv joint bays.
• Construction of fibre chambers.
• Installation of 132kv and 33kv cables inclusive of testing to client specification.

Challenges

• Due to the size of the project and varied disciplines regular attendance of progress and planning meetings were required to ensure the works were implemented successfully.
• The project was spread over a large geographical area, so the organisation of operatives, plant and material delivery was vital to ensure the programme was adhered to.
• Works undertaken with SSSI’s and RAMSAR sites and various environmental considerations.
• A proportion of the works was undertaken within the boundaries of a primary school in term time, strict delivery and management of vehicle movement was essential.
• Works undertaken within the operational area of Harwich International Port.