Ruien-Chièvres

As a socially responsible company, Elia is deeply committed to the environment. It contributes actively to the energy transition and is particularly concerned with preserving biodiversity. It also works closely with local authorities, residents and all the local stakeholders affected by its infrastructure projects as it expands and upgrades its grid.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be carried out by an independent consultancy firm following the Preliminary Public Information Meeting held on 22 September last.

During the works phase, Elia also makes every effort to minimise the impact of its infrastructure projects on the local environment in which they are located.

Estimated timetable for the procedure in the Walloon region

Route relating to the procedure in the Walloon region

Brochure to local residents - Februari 2021 (in French)

Brochure for local residents - September 2021 (in French)

Presentation of the preliminary information meeting (22/09/2021) (in French)

Route planner - September 2021

Letter to local residents - June 2022 (in French)

Letter to local residents - June 2022 (in Dutch)

Brochure to local residents - June  (in French)

Information flyer - Laying of underground cables of electricity (in Dutch)

Panels of information session Ruien-Chièvres - June 2022 (in Dutch)

Letter to local residents - August 2023 (in French and Dutch)

Letter to local residents - September 2023 (in French and Dutch)

Letter to local residents - October 2023 (in French)

Brochure to local residents - October 2023 (in French)

Letter to local residents - October 2023 (in Dutch)

Brochure to local residents - October 2023 (in Dutch)

To find the exact location, please visit the Google map hereunder

 

A number of projects and administrative procedures are currently under way, or under preparation, in the Province of Hainaut, These projects have different but equally important goals, but it is important to distinguish between them.

The 150-kV line between Ruien and Chièvres is reaching the end of its life, but this has nothing to do with the Hainaut Loop project. Grid studies indicate that the Ruien-Chièvres line needs to be replaced regardless of what happens with the Hainaut Loop project. The 150-kV network in the region is nearing saturation point, so this line cannot simply be dismantled. 

Consequently, Elia is currently studying the most logical route possible for burying the 150-kV line, completely independently of the ongoing application to revise the sector plan for the Hainaut Loop project.