Representation by National Grid (National Grid)
- Date submitted
- 29 March 2021
- Submitted by
- Other statutory consultees
Representation by National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc in relation to the London Resort Project (“the Project”) National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc (“NGET”) wishes to make a relevant representation to the Project in order to protect its position in relation to infrastructure and land which is within or in close proximity to the proposed Order limits. NGET’s rights to retain its apparatus in situ and rights of access to inspect, maintain, renew and repair such apparatus located within or in close proximity to the Order limits must be maintained at all times and access to inspect and maintain such apparatus must not be restricted. The documentation and plans submitted for the Project have been reviewed in relation to impacts on NGET’s existing apparatus and land interests located within this area. The following assets, which form an essential part of the electricity transmission and gas networks in England and Wales are within, or in close proximity to, the Order limits: Overhead Lines • ZR 400kV Overhead Line • YN 400kV Overhead Line • YL 400kV Overhead Line Substations • Northfleet East 400kV Substation • Northfleet East 132kV Substation • Associated 132kV cable Other Apparatus Above and below ground associated apparatus including underground electricity, fibre and pilot cables. NGET is specifically concerned about the potential interaction between its existing operational substations and other assets and the physical works for which Development Consent is sought by the Promoter and the compulsory acquisition powers intended to relate to the same. This includes the likely interaction (in several locations) between the proposed highway infrastructure and existing pylons which are integral to the functioning of the Overhead Lines noted above. Generally, NGET would request that the Promoter engage with NGET at the earliest opportunity to provide explanation and reassurances as to how the Promoter’s works pursuant to the Order (if made) will ensure protection for those NGET assets which will remain in situ, along with facilitating all future access and other rights as are necessary to allow NGET to properly discharge its statutory obligations. NGET will require protective provisions to be included within the DCO to ensure that its interests are adequately protected and to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards. NGET will liaise with the Promoter in relation to the protective provisions for inclusion within the DCO, along with any supplementary agreements which may be required. National Grid will keep the Examining Authority updated in relation to these discussions. As a responsible statutory undertaker, NGET’s primary concern is to meet its statutory obligations and ensure that any development does not impact in any adverse way upon those statutory obligations. NGET reserves the right to make further representations as part of the examination process but in the meantime will negotiate with the Promoter with a view to reaching a satisfactory agreement.