Nelson - Burnley investment

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

Engineers have commenced work which will see £4m worth of upgrades carried out on the East Lancashire power network.

As part of our capital investment programme, 6km of underground electricity cables will be replaced as will assets within a substation in Nelson.

The work taking place on the 33,000-volt network will future-proof the network across Burnley and Nelson whilst also enhancing reliability, resilience and enabling more low carbon technologies like heat pumps and electric vehicle charging.

Once complete, more than 39,000 homes and businesses are expected to benefit from the new and improved infrastructure.

• This £4m investment will future-proof Nelson’s and Burnley’s electricity infrastructure and improve resilience and reliability
• The project supports ENWL’s commitment to reinforcing the network and futureproofing for increased demand from low carbon technologies
• We are working closely with Lancashire County 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 on Monday 9 June 2025, on Fleet Street which progressed to Charles Street. Work is now taking place on Eastern Avenue which will progress towards Casterton Avenue and Colne Road in the coming weeks.

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 12 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.