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Powering Gull Wing Bridge

Appointed by main contractor Farrans, Fulcrum Group company, Maintech Power, designed and installed High Voltage infrastructure to support the operation of the fully opening Gull Wing Bridge, in Lowestoft. The bridge will be the third crossing over Lake Lothing and has been commissioned by Suffolk County Council to provide improved connections between the north and south of the town.

  • Electricity connections

Future proofed infrastructure, delivered on schedule

2, 11 kV

substations

0 m

of Low Voltage (LV) cables

Client Farrans
Location Suffolk
Benefits delivered
  • Full design and installation of HV infrastructure
  • Liaised with the Distribution Network Operator to secure the electrical connection
  • On programme delivery
  • Future proofed infrastructure in place ready to accept power in line with the bridge’s construction programme

We are exceptionally proud to contribute to such an important infrastructure project, especially as it has allowed us to apply our high voltage expertise and experience in our home region

True end-to-end project delivery

Liaising with the Distribution Network Operator, UK Power Networks, Fulcrum Group company, Maintech Power, secured the electrical connection for the site to enable the project to be delivered within the timescale set within the bridge’s wider construction programme.

Fulcrum Group company, Maintech Power, worked in close collaboration with Farrans, its supply chain and UK Power Networks to deliver this project on time and on budget, ensuring the infrastructure was in place.

Gull Wing bridge is a very important project for our company. We have been working with our trusted supply chain to deliver a successful scheme which will deliver a positive, lasting legacy in Lowestoft. High voltage infrastructure requires highly competent expertise and Maintech Power has partnered well with us to provide this service.

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