£18million power upgrade benefits 30,000 Hackney and Walthamstow residents
More than 30,000 people in Hackney and North London will benefit from upgraded energy supplies following the completion of an electricity project from UK Power Networks.
The project, which began in July 2017, required the installation of 22km of cable and ducting, across four new circuits, and the final circuit was energised last month (November).
The new infrastructure will benefit more than 30,000 homes in Hackney and Walthamstow, paving the way for Electric Vehicles, heat pumps, and a greener future.
Errol Lord, project manager at UK Power Networks said: "This initiative represents a significant investment in Hackney’s energy infrastructure and underscores our unwavering commitment to the local community.
"The project was meticulously designed not only to enhance network resilience but also to meet the burgeoning demands of both residents and businesses in the area. The upgrade infrastructure will provide more reliable and sustainable energy to homes, schools, and local services.
"Throughout the duration of the works, we have maintained close collaboration with the community to minimise disruption and ensure everybody knew what was happening. We are grateful for the patience and understanding demonstrated by the residents, and we take pride in the collective effort that has brought this project to fruition."
Teams working on the project included Alliance partner Clancy, D&R Jointing and Enigma Scaffolding as well as UK Power Networks’ office and field staff.
Published: 30/12/2025
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The project, which began in July 2017, required the installation of 22km of cable and ducting, across four new circuits, and the final circuit was energised last month (November).
The new infrastructure will benefit more than 30,000 homes in Hackney and Walthamstow, paving the way for Electric Vehicles, heat pumps, and a greener future.
Errol Lord, project manager at UK Power Networks said: "This initiative represents a significant investment in Hackney’s energy infrastructure and underscores our unwavering commitment to the local community.
"The project was meticulously designed not only to enhance network resilience but also to meet the burgeoning demands of both residents and businesses in the area. The upgrade infrastructure will provide more reliable and sustainable energy to homes, schools, and local services.
"Throughout the duration of the works, we have maintained close collaboration with the community to minimise disruption and ensure everybody knew what was happening. We are grateful for the patience and understanding demonstrated by the residents, and we take pride in the collective effort that has brought this project to fruition."
Teams working on the project included Alliance partner Clancy, D&R Jointing and Enigma Scaffolding as well as UK Power Networks’ office and field staff.
Published: 30/12/2025
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