Leading utilities and infrastructure consultancy, Dalcour Maclaren, has been appointed by National Grid to support the Cross Border Connection project in England, a nationally significant new 400 kV electricity link between Scotland and north-west England. The scheme will help meet rising energy demand by enabling renewable power to reach homes and businesses where it’s needed, as well as strengthening the UK’s energy security and resilience. It is expected to be operational by 2033.
Ash Blewer, Associate Director at Dalcour Maclaren, said: “This project is essential for the UK’s future energy needs, and we’re pleased to be helping National Grid keep the programme moving at pace. It’s a privilege to contribute to such an important national scheme.”
Dalcour Maclaren is providing land and property services through a team of 22 specialists. The team will work closely with National Grid on public consultations, community engagement and direct contact with around 2,000 landowners in England, alongside detailed land referencing and on-the-ground surveying to support each stage of development.
The scheme is being developed jointly by National Grid and SP Energy Networks. National Grid is leading the project from the Carlisle area to the England–Scotland border, while SP Energy Networks is responsible for the section in Scotland.
