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Hinkley Point C Connection Project
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The Project comprises the following elements: - Construction of a 57km 400kV electricity transmission connection between Bridgwater in Somerset and Seabank, near Avonmouth, comprising: Installation of a 400kV overhead line (OHL). Installation of 400kV underground cables. - Modifications to existing OHLs at Hinkley Point, Somerset. - Construction of three 400kV Cable Sealing End (CSE) compounds along the route of the connection. - Construction of a 400/132kV substation at Sandford, North Somerset. - Extension of the existing 400kV substation at Seabank. - The removal of existing 132kV OHLs and the construction of replacement 132kV OHLs and 132kV underground cables. - Extensions/modifications to existing 132kV substations at Churchill, Portishead, Avonmouth and Seabank. - Associated works, for example, temporary access roads, highway works temporary construction compounds, scaffolds, work sites and ancillary works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| HCP_11_22_A_APPENDIX D_Redacted.pdfEmail | 1 Feb 2021 | View |
| HCP - 9_22 B - REQ 22 - Cover Letter(1)(1).pdfPLANNING APPLICATION FORMS | 4 Feb 2021 | View |
| HCP_11_22_A_APPENDIX A.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS | 1 Feb 2021 | View |
| HCP_11_22_A_APPENDIX B.pdfPLANS & DRAWINGS | 1 Feb 2021 | View |
| HCP_11_22_A_APPENDIX C.pdfSUPPORTING REPORTS & DOCUMENTS | 1 Feb 2021 | View |
| HPC_11_22_A_HW.pdfSUPPORTING REPORTS & DOCUMENTS | 1 Feb 2021 | View |
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