Barrow investment

We're committed to maintaining and improving the network through our capital investment programme

A major £4.5m project in Barrow to replace five aging high voltage cable circuits to ensure long-term resilience and improve customer experience, upgrading the power network from Barrow to Dalton over a distance of 5km, with 4,820 customers fed from the circuits. The project begian in March 2025 and has an estimated completion date of November 2026. The cable route is along Abbey Road, this is one of the arterial routes into Barrow, and Market Street, Dalton, which is the main road through the town. As such there will be an impact to the local community.

• This £4.5m investment to provide a safe and reliable electricity supply for the future
• This project replaces ageing equipment and will reduce power cuts and improve reliability in the area
• The project supports ENWL’s commitment to reinforcing the network and futureproofing for increased demand from low carbon technologies
• We are working closely with Westmorland & Furness Council to coordinate works and minimise disruption
• Road closures and diversions may be necessary but will be carefully planned and communicated in advance in collaboration with local authorities
• We are committed to keeping residents, businesses, and commuters informed every step of the way.

Engineers started work in March 2025, on Abbey Road.

The following roads will be affected ove rthe course of the project:

Cotswold Crescent | Ainslie Street | Warwick Street | Victoria Rd | Fairfield Lane | Abbey Road (Barrow) | Valley Drive | Leith Flat Brow | Abbey Road (Dalton) | Market Street.

We will initially lay underground ducts to house the cables before returning later in the year to pull the cable into place and connect them to the network.

Work is expected to last 18 months, all work has been agreed with the local authorities and Electricity North West has hand delivered letters to customers with details of any traffic management.