Menu
15/04/2004
NIE begin £300k refurbishment in Ahoghill
NIE has started work on a major refurbishment programme to improve the existing electricity network in Ahoghill, Co Antrim at a cost of £300,000.
The refurbishment will see work carried out on over 80km of high voltage overhead network. The improved network will strengthen and reinforce the electricity supply in the area.
Ken McCracken, NIE Customer Relations Manager for the area, said the project was part of an ongoing improvement programme for the infrastructure network in the area.
“Northern Ireland Electricity remains committed to investing in its network to ensure the best possible customer service and to ensure optimum security of supply for our customers in Ahoghill and surrounding areas.
“These essential improvements will enable this growing area to cope with increasing demand for electricity."
Mr McCracken said the area in and around Ahoghill had been affected by bad weather in recent years as well as other incidents that have caused damage to the electricity network. As a result of these incidents, NIE had brought forward investment in the electricity infrastructure, prioritised refurbishment work in the area and allocated additional expenditure.
The programme of work is scheduled to run from now until the end of the summer.
(MB)
The refurbishment will see work carried out on over 80km of high voltage overhead network. The improved network will strengthen and reinforce the electricity supply in the area.
Ken McCracken, NIE Customer Relations Manager for the area, said the project was part of an ongoing improvement programme for the infrastructure network in the area.
“Northern Ireland Electricity remains committed to investing in its network to ensure the best possible customer service and to ensure optimum security of supply for our customers in Ahoghill and surrounding areas.
“These essential improvements will enable this growing area to cope with increasing demand for electricity."
Mr McCracken said the area in and around Ahoghill had been affected by bad weather in recent years as well as other incidents that have caused damage to the electricity network. As a result of these incidents, NIE had brought forward investment in the electricity infrastructure, prioritised refurbishment work in the area and allocated additional expenditure.
The programme of work is scheduled to run from now until the end of the summer.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 June 2008
Rathlin's Big 'Switch' Pulled
Rathlin islanders are at last able to enjoy a dependable supply of electricity. Yesterday, NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy officially switched on a new 10.4km subsea electricity cable which extends from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island.
Rathlin's Big 'Switch' Pulled
Rathlin islanders are at last able to enjoy a dependable supply of electricity. Yesterday, NI Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy officially switched on a new 10.4km subsea electricity cable which extends from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island.
03 June 2004
NIE begin Ards Peninsula refurbishment work
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has started work on a £250,000 refurbishment programme to improve the existing electricity network in the Greyabbey area of the Ards Peninsula. Refurbishment work is to be carried out on over 50 km of 11,000 volt high voltage overhead network which aims to reinforce electricity supply for customers in the area.
NIE begin Ards Peninsula refurbishment work
Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) has started work on a £250,000 refurbishment programme to improve the existing electricity network in the Greyabbey area of the Ards Peninsula. Refurbishment work is to be carried out on over 50 km of 11,000 volt high voltage overhead network which aims to reinforce electricity supply for customers in the area.
25 September 2003
Minister announces £30m electricity initiative
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has announced plans to invest £30 million in a new initiative aimed at reducing electricity bills for Northern Ireland's businesses. It is hoped that the funding, which is part of a draft budget, will help businesses save 10% on their electricity bills.
Minister announces £30m electricity initiative
Enterprise Minister, Ian Pearson has announced plans to invest £30 million in a new initiative aimed at reducing electricity bills for Northern Ireland's businesses. It is hoped that the funding, which is part of a draft budget, will help businesses save 10% on their electricity bills.
24 August 2012
Electrocution Warning After Ten Deaths
Ten people have died from touching overhead power lines since 2001, Northern Ireland Electricity has warned. The electricity network launched a major campaign today to make farmers, contractors, DIY enthusiasts and others aware of the dangers of felling trees and cutting hedges near lines.
Electrocution Warning After Ten Deaths
Ten people have died from touching overhead power lines since 2001, Northern Ireland Electricity has warned. The electricity network launched a major campaign today to make farmers, contractors, DIY enthusiasts and others aware of the dangers of felling trees and cutting hedges near lines.
19 November 2003
Homes and businesses hit in Lisburn power cut
In the last two months alone there have been 13 serious interruptions to power supplies in Northern Ireland caused by careless contractors.
Homes and businesses hit in Lisburn power cut
In the last two months alone there have been 13 serious interruptions to power supplies in Northern Ireland caused by careless contractors.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
