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Conrad Energy has been building a synchronous condenser in Yaxley since August this year, following planning consent being awarded in February 2023.

Once completed the project will provide much-needed stability to the electrical transmission network with the increase in renewable energy generation. You can find out more about the project here.
 

 

Construction activity update
 
Our first phase of work has been to prepare the site for main construction. Works completed to date include:

  • Earthworks – topsoil strip and removal, access creation, site levelling and landscape bunding creation.
  • Enabling works – mobilisation to site, establishing site security perimeter, creation of construction compound area, installation of welfare facilities, haul road maintenance.
  • Civil works – implementation of drainage system, piling works started for building foundations.

 
Over the coming months, the following activities will be taking place on the site:

  • Late 2023 - continued piling for building foundations and installation of synchronous condenser building substructure including concrete works.
  • Early to mid-2024 – completion of all civil works including installation of synchronous condenser building, underground services, internal security fencing and concrete foundation works.
  • Mid-late 2024 – electrical works and plant delivery.
  • Mid 2025 – site completion and commissioning.


Working with the local community
 
Conrad Energy adopts a proactive approach to ensure any feedback is acted upon. To date, the following queries have been received either directly to Conrad Energy or our contractors (Siemens Energy).

  • Haul road vehicle speeds – comments received about contractors being aware of the mandatory speed limit (10 mph) on the haul road between Leys Lane and the A140. All contractors on-site have been reminded regarding the speed restrictions and failure to do so will result in removal from the project team.
  • Off-site car parking – comments received about car parking on Leys Lane in the early weeks of the project. The construction compound has been established on-site, and no parking is allowed for any contractors or site personnel on Leys Lane.
  • Vehicle routing – comments received about vehicle routing to ensure they are consistent with the transport statements approved in planning. All contractors are aware of the routing that must be followed and regular site meetings have been established to ensure new contractors to the site are aware of the routing requirements.

 
Contact Us 

Should you have any questions or concerns that you wish to raise please email yaxley@conradenergy.co.uk

If there is an urgent issue that needs to be addressed you can contact the Site Manager Joe Walker on 07368 241020. This line is available 24/7. 

 

Conrad Energy Community Fund


We want to make a positive difference through our work for local communities, the environment and the wider world.
 

The Conrad Energy Community Fund provides support for events, charities, schools, and group activities that are local to our sites across the UK.

 

Some examples of what our fund has supported:

  • Child brain tumor research charity campaign sponsorship and donations.
  • Football shirts and sports coaching for a local youth team.
  • Funded woodland planting and a sensory garden.
  • Refurbished a community dance studio.
  • Funded creative workshops for female refugees, asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants and their children.
  • Sponsored a theatre scholarship.

 

If you wish to make an application to the Conrad Energy Community Fund please contact the project via yaxley@conradenergy.co.uk to request an application form.