The development will consist of the removal of the existing boundary wall and palisade fence on the western and northern boundaries of the existing substation compound; the construction of; a) A new 2 storey [c. 14.7m high] 220 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) building [840 sq.m] to the north of the existing GIS building accommodating electrical plant at ground floor and a control room and ancillary storage areas at first floor level; b) 2 No. bunded 220 kV transformer bays on the eastern elevation of the new GIS building; c) All associated and ancillary works, ducts and cabling associated with the removal, relocation, replacement and installation of electrical plant and switchgear on the site, the provision of overhead connecting bus ducts running between the existing and proposed GIS buildings; and the relocation of underground cables across the site; d) Modifications to openings on the northern and southern elevations of the existing GIS building; e) The removal of an existing tower mast on the southern side of the existing 220 kV substation proximate to the northern bank of the Grand Canal; f) The construction of a new boundary wall [up to 4m high] and palisade fence [up to 2.6m high] along the western and northern boundaries of the site; g) The erection of 11 no. lightning protection rods [up to 3m high] on existing and proposed structures; All ancillary works within the site including: the provision of additional areas of hard-standing and internal access ways and associated site drainage works and other site works including the provision of oil storage.
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