Eden-Carnmoney Project

Closed26 Feb, 2024, 9:00am - 10 May, 2024, 5:00pm

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What is the Eden – Carnmoney project?

The Eden – Carnmoney project is an upgrade to the electricity transmission system between Eden 110 kV Substation, near Carrickfergus, and Carnmoney 110 kV Substation in Newtownabbey. The electricity infrastructure in Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey is now over 80 years old. To meet the growing needs of residents and businesses in the local area, a significant upgrade of electricity infrastructure is necessary.

The map below represents the ‘study area’ for this project, which includes the existing grid between Eden Main Substation and Carnmoney Main Substation.The Eden – Carnmoney project has moved into Part 2a of SONI’s 3-part process for developing the grid.

At Part 2a, we are now moving forward with a preliminary preferred option which includes:

  • New sections of underground cable from Eden Substation to west of Carrickfergus
  • Refurbishment of existing 110 kV overhead line from west of Carrickfergus to Mossley
  • New high-capacity underground cable from Mossley to Carnmoney Substation
  • The de-energising and future removal of sections existing OHL circuit, as it currently runs between Mossley and Carnmoney, and from Eden to west of Carrickfergus
  • A new transformer at Glengormley Main 110 kV Substation

At this stage of the consultation, we are seeking feedback from the public to help shape the final proposal i.e. the location of the new underground cable. We know that no one knows an area better than those who live and work in it, which is why this feedback is so valuable.

There are many ways to get involved and provide feedback. These include:

Making on online submission 
Provide written feedback by registering for a free account on this platform and make a submission using the link opposite. All submissions will be published for sharing ideas and information on this consultation.

Attending one of our consultation days

Members of the project team will be able to discuss the proposed plans of the project with you:

  • Wednesday 13th March at the Mossley Mill Theatre, Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Newtownabbey BT36 5QA, 2-7pm 
  • Thursday 14th March at Carrick Town Hall, 2b Joymount, Carrickfergus, BT38 7DG, 2-7pm 

By email

You can email your submission to us at info@soni.ltd.uk 

By Post
Write your own submission and post it back to us at ‘Eden – Carnmoney Project’, SONI, Castlereagh House, 12 Manse Road, Belfast, BT6 9RT’

We welcome your feedback up until Friday 10th May 2024.

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