Project Brief

Design and installation of a reliable electrical supply to support four new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, including all associated civil and electrical works.

Scope of Work

• Civil works associated with the substation, feeder pillars, and underground cabling
• Connection to four EV chargers
• Installation of one 1000 kVA packaged substation
• Installation of a bespoke LV feeder pillar
• Installation of HV and LV cabling

Key Challenges

Delivering the project within a 24-hour operational motorway service station environment required meticulous planning and coordination.

• Operational continuity: the service station remained fully functional throughout construction, demanding careful scheduling, stringent traffic management, and enhanced pedestrian safety measures.

• Live environment coordination: collaboration with the service station operator, local authorities, and network stakeholders was critical to ensure safety compliance and minimise disruption to customers.

• Spatial constraints: limited space within the existing forecourt and parking areas required an efficient, integrated design that accommodated new infrastructure, chargers, cabling routes, and power distribution equipment—without impacting existing operations or access routes.

Outcome to Date
The project has reached the final stages of delivery, with all design, civil, and electrical installation works completed in line with specifications.

The site is now fully prepared for energisation, pending completion of final legal agreements. Although these have caused some programme delays, the team continues to engage proactively with stakeholders to expedite resolution.

Target Energisation: Christmas 2025

The successful delivery approach and technical execution have resulted in a follow-on contract for Corley North Services, demonstrating the client’s confidence in the project team and the scalability of the design-and-build model for future EV infrastructure rollouts.