Installing Cables and the Landscape Afterwards
While underground cables are by definition invisible
in the landscape once installed, installing them
does have a significant short term visual impact
The installation process involves clearing of
a route for installation equipment, the removal
of vegetation from the trench zone, digging of
a typically 2 metre deep trench, followed by
backfilling and landscape restoration.
To prevent vegetation from interfering with
the trench backfill or the cable itself, no tree
greater in height than X metres is allowed on
the line of the cable or for a distance of X
metres either side. This vegetation restriction
only has a significant effect in areas of natural
afforestation, where surrounding vegetation naturally
screens the height restricted zone from view.
The before and after photos of trenches below
show XXXXXXX. View additional photos
of installations.
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After |
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Below are statements from landowners regarding
the installation of cables:
• Landowner 1: “XXXXXX”
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Landowner 2: “XXXXXX”
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Landowner 3: “XXXXXX”
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Landowner 4: “XXXXXX”
The diagrams below show trenches for single
and double circuits as well as illustrating an
OHL installation.
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Diagram 2 |
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