Grid Development

This asset management policy provides the framework for setting asset management objectives which support the delivery of EirGrid organisational objectives. It also provides the framework within which stakeholder needs and expectations will be determined. To assure the asset is best utilised over its life cycle in terms of performance, cost and risk, an asset management system will be implemented and certified to the international standard for asset management, ISO 55001 Asset Management -Management System - Requirements.

This report summarises the engagement and consultation activities undertaken during Step 3 of EirGrid’s 6- Step approach, which focuses on “What is the best option and what area might be affected?”. This step in the process included public information events, stakeholder engagement, and feedback analysis. The insights gathered will inform the next phase of the project: Step 4 “Where Exactly Should We Build”

The trenching and installation of ducting to carry the high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable on the route from Claycastle Beach to the converter station in Ballyadam is complete. Over 60% of the HVDC cables have been installed. Cable installation and jointing of the cables on the N25 between Youghal and Killeagh and between Killeagh and Castlemartyr has been completed. Permanent road reinstatement on these sections has finished. At the landfall, the cofferdam was removed and the beach returned to its former state for public use.

With our partners, we are installing over 50km of underground electricity cables connecting substations across the city. Upgrades will also take place to a number of electricity substations to support Dublin’s electricity grid, with two new substations being built at Poolbeg and in central Dublin.