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UK Power Networks Planned works in Martham

Notice of new transformer installation project at Martham Primary Substation – Work starts in February 2025.

It is expected that in mid-February UK Power Networks will take delivery of and install a new transformer in the substation. Location of substation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vxayd3DtBYEotP4W9 It will mean taking a delivery vehicle over part of Green 2.

Our Chair, Bob Fossey has met with the people running the project to make sure they take a route that won’t damage the trees and will protect the grass as far as possible.

View the latest update from UK power Networks:

24th Feb update:

Update on new transformer installation project at Martham Primary Substation – Work starts in February 2025.

Tomorrow we were planning on our Transformer arriving at Martham and I can advise that this will now NOT go ahead as planned. Unfortunately, we have encountered a number of issues in having the unit released from Southampton Port.

Currently, our plan is to now have this delivered on Wednesday 26 February (time tbc), however, this is still subject to it being released by the Port Authorities

We will be speaking to those residents close by and will provide you an update as information becomes available. Any update you could give via your own social media channels would be much appreciated.

My apologies for any inconvenience caused and if thereare any concerns from any residents, please do directtowards myself

Regards

Jimmy Ames

Stakeholder Engagement Lead – East and South

UK Power Networks

Mob; 07725476436

Detailed information about the work involved:

Letter sent by UK Power Networks to residents living nearby

Further details sent to Martham Parish Council

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Martham Primary Substation – Transformer Work starts in February 2025.

Notice of new transformer installation project at Martham Primary Substation – Work starts in February 2025.It is expected that in mid-February UK Power Networks will take delivery of and install a new transformer in the substation. Location of substation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vxayd3DtBYEotP4W9

It will mean taking a delivery vehicle over part of Green 2. Our Chair, Bob Fossey has met with the people running the project to make sure they take a route that won’t damage the trees and will protect the grass as far as possible. UK Power Networks have cleared the overgrown section of land at the back of the substation in preparation for this work. They will return the remaining land to a wild grass area & plant a native species of hedgerow around the internal perimeter to act as a natural screen.

Why is the work being done?

They hope that the approach they are taking will reduce the time period for when the village is dependent on only one of the existing transformers while the change over takes place, reducing it from months down to one week. It also means the change over takes place after the peak demand winter period.

See the plans attached to this post for more information on the locations involved. Bob will continue to work with UK Power Networks as their plans develop. What is a substation and what are transformers used for?https://www.nationalgrid.com/…/ene…/what-is-a-substation

PDF plan of changes to Subsstation site: https://wp.me/a8KtnP-1eB

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Our thanks as Councillor Paul Hooper retires

At the September Parish Council meeting we said thank you to Councillor Paul Hooper. Paul was the previous Chair and he has taken the decision to stand down after over twelve years of service on Martham Parish Council, working for the community. 

Paul was presented with a tankard as well as a little something to fill it!

Paul expressed special thanks to both the previous Parish Clerk, Sarah Hunt, and the current Clerk, Stacey Kent.

Wishing Paul a happy retirement from Parish Council work.