400 kV Richborough – Canterbury power line, United Kingdom

• 2 x 400 kV (Sorbus double bundle and OPGW)
• 20 km route
• 60 poles (19 strong, 39 through, 2 end)
• 45 L8 poles and 15 L12 poles

We completed all of the planned work for our client (Murphy-Eltel JV) in a very short period of time, i.e. from January to November 2018. Despite the extended lead time for the first phase of the project, the work we did to assemble the poles and install the wires was so accelerated that we finished 3 weeks ahead of schedule. The work was carried out according to a methodology and using equipment typical of British lines (including work from platforms and decks). This was a huge logistical challenge for our brigades due to the distances involved, the movement of materials and heavy equipment, and most importantly the time pressure. At the busiest time, we had about 100 fitters engaged on the line. The developer (National Grid) was very impressed with our mobilization, efficiency and quality of work, while meeting all job safety requirements, which enabled our client Murphy-Eltel JV to complete the project successfully and ahead of schedule.