Development Description
- Replacement (“restringing”) and uprating of c.10.2km section of the conductor along the existing Athy - Carlow 110 kV OHL circuit; - Provision of fibre communication connection on the uprated circuit; - Replacement of 14No. existing Intermediate Wooden Polesets, with similar structures. The replacement of these structures will result in standardised heights from 16m to 23m, with height increases between 1m and 2m; - Replacement of 15No. existing Intermediate Wooden Poleset crossarms; - Bar member replacements to 2No. existing steel angle masts; - Recapping works on shear blocks at 2No. existing steel angle masts; and, - All associated works/development to existing structures, including insulator/hardware replacement (strain clamps, suspension clamps and vibration dampers), replacement of step bolts, replacement of line identification and danger notices, painting of angle masts, replacement/installation of anti-climbing guards, access tracks, vegetation clearance, temporary construction compounds and all other works necessary to facilitate the development