Institution's response to the opening of the London Power Tunnels

Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Engineering Policy at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said about the opening of the London Power Tunnels:

“The National Grid’s project to modernise the capital’s electricity transmission network is an important step towards managing the evolving needs of electricity generation and demand. Media attention on significant projects of this scale has often been directed towards Crossrail and the Thames Tideway Tunnel, but this is an equally important scheme. The project brings together different engineering disciplines involved in the construction of the tunnels and the new transmission network, and showcases the fantastic work of UK engineers."

Notes to Editors

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