project brief
The DNO client required the delivery of a dual 132kV ducted cable and fibre system as part of a new 80MVA connection into the DNO’s network, supporting a 132/11kV substation and Data Centre in Dagenham.
key project deliverables
- JSM planned, managed, and coordinated all phases of this multi-million project, including detailed design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and handover
- JSM managed a 7km cable route across Barking, Dagenham, and Havering, including excavation, cable laying, and jointing, while coordinating with stakeholders to overcome engineering and traffic challenges
- The Special Engineering Difficulties (SEDs) included a specialist river crossing using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) under environmental permits while minimising disruption through proactive stakeholder engagement