Strathaven Substation
- RJ Mcleod
- Mar 27, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 6
Client: SP Transmission plc
This NEC Option B project was located in South Lanarkshire and was for the replacement of 7 no. 275kV circuit breakers. It included staged demolition of foundations, structures and equipment; earthworks, construction of plant foundations, new trenches, earth and cable ducting, pipework alterations, road extension and fencing.
Principal Elements
Earthworks 18,000m3
Concrete foundations 993 no.
Surfacing 24,000m2
Precast concrete troughs 600m
Earthing mat 4,600m
Cable ducting 2,300m
Security fencing 300m
Points of Interest
Demolition of numerous structures including 24 no. gantries adjacent to live OHLE equipment
Construction to a tight timescale where design not fully complete at outset
Management and delivery of increased work scope due to ongoing design development
Working to rigorous safety standards
Overlapping programme of HV M&E works with civil works