Positive
Project advancing - milestone achieved
Medium Impact
Significant progress or notable issue
A simultaneous ceremonial groundbreaking at both ends of the route marked the formal start of construction for Eastern Green Link 2. Representatives from National Grid Electricity Transmission and SSEN Transmission took the first spadefuls of earth at the Peterhead (Sandford Bay) and Wren Hall (Drax) sites on 26 September 2024, signalling the start of onshore works for the HVDC converter stations, associated site establishment and enabling activities. The event confirmed the project’s move from planning into physical delivery and was supported by key suppliers and stakeholders involved in the converter and cable programmes.