UK Power Networks has refurbished the Finsbury Market substation in central London as part of a £483,000 investment. The site near Liverpool Street serves a busy part of the city, and the work covers two existing transformers.
The company said the refurbishment and maintenance of the two transformers is intended to extend the equipment's service life and strengthen the local electricity network. According to UK Power Networks, the upgrade is focused on improving reliability for the businesses and residents that depend on the supply now and in the future.
UK Power Networks project manager Chanelle Mistry said the investment was intended to give vital infrastructure a new lease of life. She said the transformer work would help reinforce the local network and improve reliability for the many businesses and residents that rely on it.
Street art added to compound perimeter
Alongside the electrical work, the outside of the compound has been used as a canvas for street art. Global Street Art, which produces hand-painted advertising and public murals, worked with street artist Nelio Riga on a piece covering the red-brick wall.
Global Street Art co-founder Dr Lee Bofkin said the project was a pleasure to deliver with UK Power Networks and Broadgate Quarter at an important and prominent site. He added that the location is one he and many others pass regularly, and that the work had been well received.
The substation upgrade combines equipment renewal with a visible change to the street frontage. Its stated focus is continued reliability for the surrounding area, while the mural adds a public-art element to the red-brick perimeter.