A major programme to install medium voltage cables (33kV) through the south east of the city is now underway. Originating from Newbattle Terrace, work is scheduled to start, on Monday, 10 August, along Blackford Road (15 days) and Grange Road (16 days), Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The programme will continue with phased road closures in Palmerston Road, Chalmers Crescent, Mansionhouse Road, Lauder Road, Cumin Place, Tantallon Place, Seton Place, St Catherine's Place and Findhorn Place. with work expected to be completed by 16th of September. There will be associated temporary waiting restrictions.
Final completion is scheduled for 16 September. The programme thereafter continues through to King's Buildings and beyond to the Bio-Quarter. The contractor, Excalon, has a named Community Liaison Officer, Linda Smith. Her contact number is 07387 056652.