Gerpinnes-Hanzinelle
Installation of a 12.6 kV (medium voltage) underground connection between the Gerpinnes and Hanzinelle substations in order to secure the region’s supply.
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Benefits to societyTo secure the region’s supply
In order to ensure the reliability of the electricity grid and the security of supply of the area, Elia, the transmission system operator in Belgium, will install an underground connection with a voltage level of 12.6 kV (medium voltage), over a length of 7.4 km in the municipality of Gerpinnes and the town of Florennes.
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Interactive mapInteractive map of the site:
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ScheduleAccording to the provisional schedule, this project will begin in June 2023 and end in May 2025. Above is an interactive map updated with the progress of the project and the potential impacts on mobility. -
Documents
News
Gerpinnes-Hanzinelle
24 March 2025
Extension of works on the N975
** Extension of works until Friday 11 April **
As previously announced, Wallonia Public Service (SPW) and the Municipality of Florennes have had to carry out work on their water piping along the N975 to resolve problems with water in the subsoil affecting our trench. This problem was preventing the good-quality compaction of our trench required for acceptance of the N975 road by SPW.
Gerpinnes-Hanzinelle
03 March 2025
Progress of work on section J5-J6
Work is progressing on the J5-J6 section in the Municipality of Florennes. Here is the latest information we have to date.
Gerpinnes-Hanzinelle
28 February 2025
Works and diversion in Gerpinnes from 10 March
Besix Unitec will be carrying out earthworks and laying underground medium-voltage cables between Rue des Combattants 7 and Rue d'Hanzinne 73 from Monday, 10 March 2025.
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