EirGrid

Powering Up Wicklow

Powering Up Ireland

What is Powering Up Wicklow?

Powering Up Wicklow is a critical programme that will strengthen key electricity infrastructure in Wicklow and the surrounding areas, helping to make Ireland ‘renewable ready’.

This programme will help deliver a consistent and reliable supply of electricity for Wicklow. 

Powering Up Wicklow requires the installation of a replacement transmission substation in Arklow, adjacent to an existing substation that is approaching end of life.

What's happening now?

Arklow Station Redevelopment, Ballybeg Station Redevelopment, and Arklow to Carrickmines Line upvoltage

The existing substation in Arklow is reaching its end of life and needs to be replaced. A Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Substation has been identified as the best solution to address the region’s growing electricity demand. This substation replacement will support: 

• Residential housing and commercial developments 

• Demand growth due to electrification of heat and transport

• Improve security of supply in the Town Centre 

• Bringing renewable energy on to the grid 

EirGrid has surveyed the surrounding area adjacent to the existing Arklow substation to identify suitable sites for this substation replacement to reinforce the electricity grid in Wicklow. 

The location is adjacent to the existing Arklow substation.

A map showing the planned area

Information Events

EirGrid will be holding two pop-up information events to provide members of the public with information on Powering Up Wicklow and the Arklow Station Redevelopment. 

These events offer an opportunity for interested people and groups to:

• Speak with a member of the technical team and our Community Liaison Officer 

• View details of the project 

• Ask questions or discuss issues which may arise from the project

These events are drop-in, and you do not need to make an appointment. 

Our team is also happy to meet with individuals, community, and business groups on a one-to-one basis if requested. 

The details of the events are as follows: 

  • 7 November, 11.00 – 3.00pm Arklow Library, 7 Main St, Arklow, Co Wicklow, Y14 PY61 
  • 14 November, 11.00 – 3.00pm Bridgewater Shopping Centre, 7 N Quay, Ferrybank, Arklow, Co Wicklow

 

Contact

Liz Dillon - Community Liaison Officer

Liz Dillon

Community Liaison Officer

E-mail: liz.dillon@eirgrid.com

Telephone: +353 87 188 7982

Project Documents