Pictures show progress of new electrical sub station
A new sub station is being built to improve electricity supply.
National Grid is building a new electricity supply point at the junction of Eastbourne Road with the A22 near Uckfield.
The site will allow UK Power Networks to connect to the National Grid network, as well as 'improve the electricity supply to the surrounding area and meet increased demand'.
Two new substations are set to be built and two new pylons.
The works are due to finish in December.
Last year, Paul Alchin, project manager for the National Grid, said: 'Balfour Beatty is the main contractor for the project, which is on Eastbourne Road at the junction with the A22.
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'The scheme involves building two electricity substations (one for National Grid and one for UK Power Networks), two new electricity transmission pylons, and the dismantling of an existing grid pylon.
'The development will provide a new connection for our customer, UK Power Networks, and will ensure a continued safe and secure supply of electricity to local homes and businesses.
'We understand our essential work may impact the local community and we'll work hard to minimise disruption where we can.
'We'll regularly monitor construction traffic, vehicle movements, noise, dust, vibration, and light.'
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