Crowlands to Shenfield - underground cable installation for a 33kV network supply – Clancy Docwra Description: Underground cable installation for a 33kV network supply for the load centres of Romford and Brentwood. Challenges: The cable installation goes through 26km of carriageway in 3 different boroughs (Essex, Havering, and Barking & Dagenham). Many of the existing cables date back to the 40’s and 50’s. Largest job of its kind that UKPN has undertaken. Some of the inter-connectors are laid on Network Rail property, as exposed cables on track-side hangers.Key achievements and innovations: After good performance in the initial stages, Clancy Docwra was awarded a further 7.5km of cable installation plus the decommissioning of old cables (pulling out). Over 80% of the trench work was avoid

Join for free to read