Homes and businesses in Cerne Abbas are to benefit from a £5.5m electricity infrastructure upgrade by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution, which will get underway this autumn.
The project to future-proof the local network will see SSEN decommission the existing Cerne Abbas primary substation, which has helped power customer supplies since the 1960s, and is now reaching the end of its operational life.
In its place, a newly designed, modernised substation will be constructed at a nearby site which is being located beyond the historic centre of the village.
SSEN’s Cerne Abbas Project Manager Kris Haskins says:
“As with every essential infrastructure project, there is the potential for some-short disruption while long-term benefits are delivered. That’s why we’re committed to keeping our Cerne Abbas customers fully informed while doing everything we can to minimise any possible inconvenience.”
SSEN’s delivery partner, Aureos, has already carried out several surveys to help ensure the effect of the works is kept to a minimum. The project team has also worked closely with the local council highways authority to coordinate with other utility companies and reduce disruption to local traffic flow wherever possible.
To give local people the opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions and speak directly with the team, SSEN and Aureos will hold a community drop-in session at Cerne Abbas Village Hall on Wednesday 12th August between 2pm and 8pm.
