Eirgrid upgrade to include the option of working on existing infrastructure
Eirgrid has announced the option to work on existing infrastructure will form part of its plans for an upgrade of Grid Link and Grid West. The company is publishing a draft review for the development of Ireland's transmission grid this morning, which shows overhead lines can be used for the North-South interconnector. The plan also pledges to explore undergrounding on Grid West. There has been strong opposition here in Cork to building new pylons as part of an upgrade to the grid in the southeast which would see high voltage overhead power lines running from Knockraha to Dunstown in Co Kildare.. However Eirgrid CEO Fintan Slye says new technologies mean that may now be avoided. Click the PLAY button above to hear.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries