Further upgrade works are to be carried out on the electricity network in East Kilbride, ScottishPower has announced.

The work will ensure services in the area remain reliable.

Under the project, four miles of new cable is being installed along Greenhills Road, which will then be connected to a new substation being erected in the Jackton area.

The next phase of the project will involve the area between the Stroud Road and Lickprivick Road. Work will commence on Saturday 11 October and continue until Sunday 19 October. During this phase, the section of road will have to temporarily close. Diversion routes will be in place for motorists.


Commenting on the scheme, Mark Stewart, ScottishPower Energy Networks Programme Manager, said: "During the improvement programme, unfortunately it is sometimes necessary to use traffic management procedures to ensure the safety of the local community.

"We appreciate the patience of local residents while this essential work is being carried out, and after feedback from residents we have made some changes to our plans. This next phase of work has now been scheduled to coincide with the school holidays, to help minimise the impact on traffic in the area.

"This investment will ensure that the electricity network in the East Kilbride area is modern and robust, and will help us to continue to deliver a highly reliable service for thousands of homes and businesses in the long term."

(JP/CD)