The Reinforcement to the North Shropshire Electricity Distribution Network Order 2020

132kV OVERHEAD LINE (Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project) E+W

Work No. 3 the construction and installation and keeping of a 132kV electric line above ground of 21.3 km in length commencing in the vicinity of Long Wood (grid ref: SJ 3113229877) and following an easterly direction passing to the south of Whittington, north of Rednal, to the north of Lower Hordley, south of Cockshutt, and passing to the south of Loppington terminating at a gantry at Wem substation more particularly shown on sheets 1 to 16 of the works plans. This comprises a three phase 132kV line (three wires/conductors and fibre optic cable) mounted on 176 trident wood pole structures extending up to 18m high and terminal ends and cable sealing ends at terminal poles and all modifications required and any support to facilitate a change in angle of the electric line; and—

(a) site preparation works and site clearance (including fencing, felling and vegetation removal);

(b) earthworks (including soil stripping and storage and site levelling);

(c) carrying out surveys or taking soil samples;

(d) establishment of temporary laydown and storage areas, temporary vehicle parking and construction fencing;

(e) cutting down, uprooting, topping or lopping of trees or shrubs or cutting back their roots;

(f) reinstatement hedgerow planting;

(g) establishment of temporary means of access and trackways;

(h) drainage works;

(i) works to alter ramps, means of access, footpaths and bridleways;

(j) works to alter the position of apparatus, including mains, sewers, drains and cables;

(k) works to alter the course of, or otherwise interfere with a watercourse;

(l) works to mitigate any adverse effects of the construction, maintenance or operation of the authorised development;

(m) works for the benefit or protection of land affected by the authorised development;

(n) the provision of overhead electricity cables underground ducting and placing electricity cables below ground to connect to Work No.2 and Work No.5;

(o) establishment of winching points and the installation of scaffolding; and

(p) a welfare unit and a security cabin at laydown area number 7.