Future-proofing our network in Lymm

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 July 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:

• Freephone: 0800 188 4481 (between 9am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday)
• Email: lymmreinforcement@spenenquiries.co.uk

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 | 11.03.2026

Project Progress

Higher Lane

Work on Higher Lane is ticking along nicely and we’re halfway through the stretch with all work remaining on schedule. Things have slowed recently due to an ESSO oil pipeline running through the same section of carriageway, which means we need ESSO representatives on site while we operate.

We are working with ESSO to complete this section of work as smoothly as possible.

Nevertheless, the show must go on. Rather than sit around and twiddle our thumbs, the crew will head over to Burford Lane and begin work before circling back to wrap things up on Higher Lane once everything’s cleared.

Lymm View Site Visit

Your feedback has been instrumental. Based on what we heard from residents, a joint site visit with Warrington Borough Council has taken place to review the reinstatement quality along the Lymm View footpath.

We are now waiting on response from Warrington Borough Council on their verdict following the site visit. This page will be updated upon their review.

Stay Informed

All ongoing work has been designed to keep momentum high and disruption low, that is why we are continuously working with our contractor OPUS and Warrington Borough Council to complete work safely and efficiently.

The project timeline below is indicative and may shift as technical, statutory, and environmental factors come into play because real-world engineering rarely behaves as neatly as a spreadsheet.

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.