OVERVIEW

Source Civil Ltd was selected as the specialist civil contractor by H&MV Engineering for the Neilston BESS Greener Grid Park project. As a critical contributor to the project’s success, Source Civil completed all civil works efficiently and to a high standard. This development is designed to enhance the flexible operation of the National Grid, supporting the UK’s goals for a decarbonized electricity supply. While the facility will store, import, and export electricity, it will not generate additional power nor produce any direct on-site CO2 emissions.

Summary of the project

• Site setup, enabling works, and construction of compound, welfare facilities, and access roads.
• Site earthworks, storage bunds, and car park construction.
• Installation of 396 battery storage plinths and 132 reinforced concrete MV skid bases.
• Laying of 250m pre-cast concrete cable troughs, lids, and 300m of pre-cast concrete wall panels.
• Construction of 3 reinforced concrete control room buildings and 5 large cable chamber pits.
• Installation of 132kV transformer bunds, 2 auxiliary transformers, and a 450m³ storage pond with hydro break flow.
• Installation of site drainage, foul holding tank, petrol interceptor, ducting, and earthing across the site.
• Final site finishing and landscaping.