We are delivering a major upgrade to modernise the electricity network in Lymm, so we can meet increasing demands for electricity in a cleaner and greener future.
We are replacing a 13km cable connection in Lymm to future-proof the local network and ensure a safe, reliable and resilient electricity supply for the region.
The project is being delivered in stages, with work starting at two separate locations in Lymm on Monday 5 January 2025. The work involves digging sections of road and footpaths to replace old cables, then connecting the new cables to various points on our local supply network.
The work is scheduled for completion in August 2026, by which time the new, modern cable connection will be in place and supporting a reliable supply of electricity that’s fit for the future.
We’re working with Warrington-based partner Opus Utility Solutions to deliver the work, which will start with installing a section of the cable on Cherry Lane and the Lymm Footpath.
Diversion routes and signage will be in place to make people aware, and we will complete the work as safely and quickly as possible to minimise disruption.
We’ll ensure access to properties and businesses is always maintained, and do not expect electricity supplies to be interrupted as a result of this work.
Our plans have been agreed with Warrington Borough Council and are designed to minimise disruption to road users.
Further updates on our work in the area, including diversion routes, are available to view online at https://one.network
We are keeping the local community regularly informed as our work progresses, with a series of letters, emails, drop-in sessions and webinars. A link to our latest project webinar is provided here.
Contact our community relations team with any questions or queries:
We know that any disruption to your daily routine can feel bigger than it looks on paper, and we genuinely appreciate your continued patience as this essential work progresses. Our team is working hard to keep the project moving while minimising inconvenience and keeping everyone in the community safe.
Latest project update | 30/10/2026.
Recent Schedule Updates
Real life engineering always has its challenges and rarely stays within the outline of the first project schedule. Following a break in works, the Lymm Reinforcement Project will be restarting, with work beginning on Chaise Meadow.
This will be the final section of duct installation for the project which will then enable the teams to commence cable pulling and jointing.
What this means for residents
With the completion of Chaise Meadow, you may see teams return to roads which we had previously worked on.
This is not to redo work that was not completed, or to fix work that was done wrong. This is to move to the second stage of the reinforcement project, cable installation. This is a normal part of the construction process and helps ensure the new infrastructure is installed, tested and restored correctly.
Stage 1: Duct Installation
The main construction phase, involving excavation works to install underground ducts (protective pipes) for the new cables to run through. This stage typically involves the highest levels of construction activity, traffic management and noise.
Stage 2: Cable Installation
Once the ducts are in place, the new cables are pulled through and connected at specialist access points known as joint bays. Works are usually more localised during this stage, with less intrusive traffic and pedestrian management.
Stage 3: Reinstatement
For most work, the roads, footpaths and surrounding areas are reinstated and returned to their original condition at stages 1 and 2. On some well-used, strategic or recently resurfaced roads, highway authority requirements may mean that permanent reinstatement is carried out at a later date.
Our commitment
We know trust is built through transparency, especially when plans change. That’s why we’ll continue to:
- Share updates as soon as information is confirmed
- Explain delays honestly, including when they stem from unplanned circumstances
- Keep disruption as low as possible once activity resumes
- Maintain access to all properties and roads for residents, emergency services and bin collections.
Stay Informed
The final stages of this project are being designed to maintain momentum and keep disruption to a minimum. That is why we are continuously working with our contractor OPUS and Warrington Borough Council to complete work safely and efficiently.
A new schedule will be published on this page as soon as it is available. As always, dates are indicative and may shift as technical, statutory, and environmental factors come into play.
We’ll keep this page refreshed regularly, so the most up-to-date information is always in one place. If you’re ever wondering what’s happening next, this remains the simplest and most reliable source.