An initial £1.2bn of reconductoring projects covering over 1,000km of routes have been allocated to Balfour Beatty, M Group, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Murphy and OTW, through a partnership model which transforms how National Grid works with its supply chain.
Reconductoring involves upgrading existing lines with newer spec materials so they can carry more electricity.
The scheme uses a long term, collaborative approach to delivery, encouraging closer working with the supply chain, rewarding strong performance and unlocking investment in skills and workforce development.
This latest ETP programme forms a key part of National Grid’s RIIO-T3 plan, which proposes £31bn of investment in the transmission network through to 2031.
During that period the company plans to upgrade around 3,500km of existing transmission lines – half of its entire network.
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