National Grid is working with Fisher German as part of its £3.5 billion investment in the UK infrastructure for electricity transmission between now and 2011.
London accounts for 20% of the UK’s electricity demand and this is continuing to grow by 3-5% a year, compared to the annual UK average of 1-2%.
Four deep tunnels are planned for construction between 2009 and 2016 and these will house 400kv cables to secure electricity supplies to London.
One of the four planned tunnels will be built between Wimbledon and Kensal Green. A four-metre diameter tunnel, 12.4km in length, will be bored at a depth ranging from 20 to 60m below ground. Fisher German’s job is to secure easements and wayleaves from a wide range of property owners, as the tunnel is routed through Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth and Merton under parks, rivers, railways, residential and commercial properties, and land that is proposed for major redevelopment.
For more information, contact Trevor Beeston on 07816 108373 email trevor.beeston@fishergerman.co.uk
