National Grid has been in touch to advise of essential engineering works coming up as part of National Grid’s investment programme to support London’s growth.
Electricity cables that run underneath local roads between substations in Beddington and New Addington need to be decommissioned. The cables have reached the end of their useful life and are no longer needed. A project to replace the cables has been underway since November 2019 and will be finished before decommissioning takes place.
Before work begins on the cables, vegetation management has to be undertaken so the National Grid team has space to do their job safely. This will include trimming of shrubs and the removal of some trees. The project has been planned to minimise disruption.
JSM, the contractor working on behalf of National Grid, is due to be carrying out vegetation management in the following locations from 29th March to 31st March 2021. The timing and locations may be subject to change due to site and weather conditions and consents from landowners:
- The footpath linking Croham Valley Road to Broadcoombe
- The rail track next to Guildford Way
- The pathway connecting Broadcoombe to Farnborough Avenue
- By the gate leading to the private road off Mickleham Way
- In the field at the corner between Huntingfield and Falconwood Road
- Between Fieldway Tram Stop and Addington Court Golf Club
A separate notice will be sent via Royal Mail to local residents, giving two weeks’ notice before the works are planned to begin. There will also be a dedicated project email address and phone number to residents in case they have any queries or concerns as the works progress.
