# The National Grid (Hinkley Point C Connection Project) Order 2016, SANDFORD 400/132kV SUBSTATION


In the District of North Somerset
Work No. 3A — Sandford Substation
Works to construct the Sandford 400/132kV Substation as shown on Works Plan section D, sheet 1, to include—
(a) earthworks to provide a suitable platform for the equipment;
(b) construction of foundations to support all new structures, plant and equipment;
(c) installation of 2 super grid transformers (SGT) to include noise enclosures;
(d) installation of 2 shunt reactors to include noise enclosures;
(e) installation of air or hybrid insulated switchgear, cable sealing ends, post insulators and conductor;
(f) installation of support structures;
(g) installation of 2 overhead electric line landing gantries;
(h) construction of a site drainage system including oil separator and diversion of the existing rhyne;
(i) construction of site access roads including car parking provision;
(j) construction of the substation perimeter fence;
(k) installation of lamp posts for street lighting and other site furniture;
(l) landscaping, gates and fencing of site boundary;
(m) water storage tank;
(n) operational and ancillary buildings;
(o) diesel generator;
(p) semi permanent access road for transformer deliveries including bridge over Tower Head brook; and
(q) temporary pylon LD40A to the north of Sandford 400/132kV Substation to allow a temporary connection between FLT gantry structures LD39A and LD39B in the period before Work No. 1E is complete.
In the District of North Somerset
Work No. 3B — Temporary project office compound
Works to construct a temporary project office compound, at the location shown on Works Plan section D, sheet 1, to include—
(a) temporary car parking, hard standings and roadways;
(b) temporary offices and staff welfare portacabins;
(c) temporary materials, tools and fuel storage areas;
(d) temporary storage of plant and equipment;
(e) wheel cleaning facilities;
(f) security fencing; and
(g) construction and security lighting.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/49/schedule/1/crossheading/sandford-400132kv-substation (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-grid-hinkley-point-c-connection-project-order-2016/schedule-1/crossheading-sandford-400132kv-substation
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