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Stories from across the Hinkley Connection Project

Felling of a temporary electricity pylon north of Bridgwater, Somerset

Works near completion at complex Bridgwater site

On Horsey Levels north of Bridgwater, complex engineering works to modify the electricity network are almost complete.

Diverted overhead line transferred back to permanent location near Bridgwater

The Hinkley Connection team have been undertaking complex engineering works to return the overhead line back to its original location, following a temporary diversion.

A team at Gordano Rugby Football Club

Gordano Sharks maximise play time with £20,000 community grant

Gordano Rugby Club's new LED floodlighting improves the playing experience and safety for all

High voltage underground cables near Bridgwater now energised

On Horsey Levels north of Bridgwater, the Hinkley Connection team have been undertaking complex engineering works to modify the electricity network and connect in the southern-most T-pylons on the route.

Former landfill site set to play its part in transmitting low carbon energy

Three double-circuit 132kV overhead electricity lines that previously connected into Seabank substation – the most northerly point on the Hinkley Connection route - have been successfully removed and replaced with underground cables at Crooks Marsh to make way for the new 57km, 400kV line between Shurton and Seabank.

A nine armed rarity towers into place on the Hinkley Connection Project

Standing proud over Somerset, a multi-limbed lattice pylon has been constructed near Bridgwater, ready to supply clean energy.