150 football pitches-worth of new electricity cables for East London
UK Power Networks has invested nearly £8 million in replacing underground electricity cables in the Ilford area of London.
The electricity firm has invested £7.9 million upgrading the local cable network from Perth Road to Redbridge with brand-new, environmentally-friendly cross-linked polyethylene cables.
The cables that span multiple circuits, joining two substations together, will increase the reliability of power supplies for customers in the area.
The project has installed three brand-new 33,000-volt circuits that total over 15.8 kilometres (or the length of 150 football pitches), replacing older circuits.
This project is part of UK Power Networks' £800 million investment programme this year.
Jason Gunning, programme manager said: “This cable replacement project in the Ilford area is part of our ongoing investment in the electricity network.
“By upgrading infrastructure at Redbridge and Perth Road, we’re reinforcing the reliability of local power supplies and helping future-proof the network for residents and businesses as demand grows and more low-carbon technologies connect to the grid.”
UK Power Networks is the distribution network operator for London, the South East and the East, serving 8.5 million homes and businesses.
Published 11/08/2025
The electricity firm has invested £7.9 million upgrading the local cable network from Perth Road to Redbridge with brand-new, environmentally-friendly cross-linked polyethylene cables.
The cables that span multiple circuits, joining two substations together, will increase the reliability of power supplies for customers in the area.
The project has installed three brand-new 33,000-volt circuits that total over 15.8 kilometres (or the length of 150 football pitches), replacing older circuits.
This project is part of UK Power Networks' £800 million investment programme this year.
Jason Gunning, programme manager said: “This cable replacement project in the Ilford area is part of our ongoing investment in the electricity network.
“By upgrading infrastructure at Redbridge and Perth Road, we’re reinforcing the reliability of local power supplies and helping future-proof the network for residents and businesses as demand grows and more low-carbon technologies connect to the grid.”
UK Power Networks is the distribution network operator for London, the South East and the East, serving 8.5 million homes and businesses.
Published 11/08/2025