Lincoln electricity upgrade will prepare city for net zero
A major boost to power supplies in Lincoln will help to prepare the city for a net zero future and meet an expected surge in demand for low carbon technologies (LCTs), like electric vehicle chargers and heat pumps.
The £365,000 project to lay new underground electricity cables will begin on 18 July and is due to be completed by October 2022, boosting electrical capacity to 8,500 customers.
During the project, temporary traffic signals and single lane traffic will be introduced along Newark Road from North Hykeham towards South Hykeham to ensure the safety of staff and local people while work is taking place. The temporary lights will move along the route as work progresses, starting at Jaguar Drive and ending at Thorpe Lane End.
A road closure will be in place at Tiber Road from 2 – 29 August as an additional safety precaution.
New cable will also be installed around the sailing lakes and Millennium Lakes but will not affect traffic in the area.
Engineers will be on site seven days a week throughout the project to enable work to be completed as quickly as possible.
Michael Bray, WPD Technican based at Lincoln, said: “We apologise for any disruption caused during this essential work to upgrade the network. We know this is a very busy route for local people which is why we will be working seven days a week to complete the project as quickly as possible.
“This is an important investment for Lincoln and will help the electricity network to cope with increased demand from customers wanting to connect new technologies like electric vehicle chargers. The investment will be key to ensure Lincoln can embrace the challenges of a low carbon future.”
As part of our commitment to deliver a more efficient and sustainable network for customers, we’ve pledged to invest £6.7 billion in our network between 2023 and 2028.
Local residents can contact Michael Bray at WPD by email at mbray1@westernpower.co.uk if they have any queries, or traffic management company GTM using the 24 hour hotline 01158 965832 or by email at midlands@gtm.co.uk