Reporting power cuts

New number

Use telephone no 105 to report a power cut
 
The new, free three digit 105 telephone number to call in a power cut has gone live.
 
You can call 105 to report or get information about power cuts in your local area.

You can also call 105 if you spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put you, or someone else, in danger. If there’s a serious immediate risk, you should call the emergency services too.

105 is a free service, available to people in England, Scotland and Wales.

You can call the number from most landlines and mobile phones.

About 105

Many people don’t know they should contact their local electricity network operator if they have a power cut. They often mistakenly call the electricity supplier they pay their bills to.

That’s why the electricity network operators have introduced 105 – to give you an easy-to-remember number to call that will put you through to the local people who can help.

You can call 105 no matter who you choose to buy electricity from.

What should I do during a power cut?

• Switch off all electrical appliances that shouldn’t be left unattended, ready for when the power comes back on.
• Leave a light on so you know when the power outage has been resolved.
• Check to see if your neighbours are okay.
• Wrap up warm.
• Contact your network operator to report the power cut, either by calling 105 or via their other available channels.

Message from Lincolnshire Police Headquarters, Community Safety Department, Wednesday 7 September 2016. Sharon Horne (Police & NHWN, NHW Administrator, Lincolnshire)

Electricity works in village

Western Power

You may recall the project to install new underground powerlines in Nocton village - see my blog entries of 25th September 2015, 28th November 2015 and 3rd February 2016.

Walking the dogs last Sunday afternoon, I happened to notice the mains cable and insulators on Potterhanworth Rd lying unconnected. I managed to speak with a representative of Western Power (Tom Scott) on 12th April who told me there is still work to be completed on this project.

You will see from the photographs below the cables in question. Be assured these are not live, although the cables at the other end of the village have been connected and the sub-station has been replaced with new equipment.

I understand the outstanding project work is located near 'The Timbels' in Potterhanworth Road, Nocton and also at the sub-station in Nocton Park - no timeline was provided for final completion.

Western Power

New transformer

Work is being carried out to replace the aging electricity transformer on the Bridle Path. This has been in situ since 1954 and requires renewal. The mains cabling has been uncoupled, the old transformer removed by Ainscough crane and the new transformer housing has been delivered to site ready for installation.

A new plinth has to be laid prior to the housing being craned into position. Once this work has been completed, the new transformer can be built and made operational.

Underground work completed

Removing the old transformer

 

FAO Richard Ellis

New transmitter housing

Ready for installation

Electricity works - almost complete

Road works

The electricity reinforcement works are almost complete through Nocton. The trenching work has now reached the corner of Main Street (near the Post Office) and is shortly to cross the road to progress down the Bridle Path.

Electricity works on Main Street

Trenching work to lay piping

Field works

You will see a new electricity pole has been erected in the verge opposite the Cricket Club, directly beneath the route of the overhead wires linking the Bridle Path sub-station to the Nocton Estate switch-room (located in the shed near the reservoir). The red power cables near Lower Lodge have already been routed underground to the base of this new electricity pole.

New electricity pole

According to the Western Power map, the underground cabling is shown as being routed along the Bridle Path (to the crossroad) and then left down the Nocton Estate road towards Lower Lodge. It is not immediately clear therefore, why a new electricity pole has been erected, unless this will be a new connection for the overhead wires to the Nocton Estate reservoir switch-room.

Perhaps the overhead connection from the Bridle Path across the field to the new pole will no longer be required?



Existing electricity pole on Bridle Path

Latest from Western Power

From: Ellis, Richard A. (Technician)
Date: 1 December 2015 at 08:24:55 GMT
To: Nocton Parish Council
Subject: Nocton update

Hello
A quick update for you re the electricity reinforcement project in Nocton. The works have overrun the original completion date due to extra hard digging in some areas which has slowed progress. The cable laying works are now due for completion in the 11th Dec.

Regards
Richard Ellis
Western Power Distribution
Technician
Lincoln East team
Lincoln

Electricity works - ongoing

Potterhanworth Road

The electricity reinforcement works are progressing well. The installation of a new high voltage underground cable is to provide Nocton residents with a more secure and robust supply in the years to come.

Electricity works in village

Western Power Distribution

This notice dropped into our post box yesterday:

WESTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION
Serving the Midlands, South West and Wales
Units B-E
Deacon Road Ind Est
Lincoln
LN2 4JB

Tel: 01522 517638
Fax: 01522 517802
email: raellis@westernpower.co.uk
Date: 20 September 2015

To the Occupier

Our ref: Nocton Village Electricity reinforcement works

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inform you of the details of the work we are undertaking in your area. We are upgrading and reinforcing our network to improve the security of the electricity supply, and this will involve installing a new high voltage underground cable. The new cable will follow the pink highlighted route as shown on the map on the reverse of this letter. The works are due to take place from 27/09/15 and will last approximately 7 weeks. Your power supply will not be interrupted and we will not need access to your property.

During the works there will be vehicles working in the road, but access to your property will not be obstructed for any longer than necessary.

We will try to keep any disturbance to a minimum throughout the duration of the works.

I apologise if this causes any inconvenience but I can assure you it is necessary for us to carry out this work for the security of your electrical supply network.

If you have any other questions or problems please contact me on any of the details above.

Thank you

Richard Ellis

Route of new high voltage underground cable

Emails for clarification

From: Geoff Hall
Sent: 24 September 2015 08:37
To: Ellis, Richard A. (Technician)
Subject: Nocton - electricity reinforcement works

Good morning Richard,

Thank you for the letter notifying residents of the impending reinforcement works.
With many residents having access to the highway for their vehicles along the route of the new supply, can we be assured that access and egress to properties will be maintained across any trench works that may be necessary for laying of the cable?

If there is a likelihood of difficulty in getting vehicles out, it would be useful to know in advance so that arrangements can be made e.g. if one has to get to an airport for a holiday, or if there are other important appointments.

It would be helpful if this can be clarified.

Kind regards,
Geoff
Nocton Blog


From: Ellis, Richard A. (Technician)
Sent: 24 September 2015 09:03
To: Geoff Hall
Subject: RE: Nocton - electricity reinforcement works

Hello Geoff

As you have seen we will have to dig across access to residents properties. Our contractors are used to carrying out this type of work and will talk to the affected residents before starting work and will work with them to minimise disruption and inconvenience.

I would ask residents to talk to the excavation teams with any concerns they have and if they cannot be resolved please contact me on the numbers below 08:00 – 16:00 weekdays.

It is inevitable that any work of this nature will cause some inconvenience but the work we are carrying out will help ensure the village of Nocton has a more secure and robust electricity supply for years to come.

I ask for residents understanding whist the works are carried out. If you require any further information please contact me.

Regards

Richard Ellis Fd Eng
Technician

Western Power Distribution
Lincoln City team
Units B-E,
Deacon Road,
Industrial Estate
Lincoln.
LN2 4JB
Tel: 01522 517638
Mobile: 07912450783
Email: raellis@westernpower.co.uk