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11

Mar 2024

Last Updated: 11/03/2024

Northern Powergrid to spend £5.5m on more reliable electricity in Harrogate

by Lauren Ryan

| 11 Mar, 2024
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Northern Powergrid is about to embark on a major £5.5m scheme that will make the electricity supply in the Harrogate area more reliable.

The company, which manages the electricity network for 3.9 million people, has invited Harrogate businesses to meet staff and contractors to discuss the initiative between 4pm and 7pm on Tuesday, March 12 at The Thackwray Suite at the Crown Hotel.

No prior booking is necessary for the drop-in session.

A spokesperson for Northern Powergrid said the scheme would "improve the resilience and reliability of the vital local electricity network".

It added:

"This work will also create capacity for new developments and low carbon technology connections to support the town’s economic growth.
"We look forward to engaging with local customers to keep them updated about investment in their area. We’re finalising the route and specific details of what will be a significant programme of investment works."



The announcement comes after James Street and Prospect Crescent were affected by several days of intermittent power cuts last week.

Northern Powergrid apologised to businesses after customers in the HG1 area of Harrogate had their power interrupted by a fault on the underground low voltage cable, resulting in a blown fuse that the company said was difficult to locate.

Northern Powergrid said in a statement:

“Intermittent faults are most often caused by a tiny hole in the electricity cable, which can be located anywhere along the local underground route. This minor damage allows moisture to enter the cable over time, building up to a level which causes a short circuit; which in turn causes the local substation fuse to blow, resulting in a power cut."






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