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New Coolnabacky 400/110kV substation, near Portlaoise, Co. Laois·Under wayPower & Grid
Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement
- StageStep 6: construction, energisation and benefit sharing; 110kV GIS commissioning ongoing and 400kV GIS electrical installation under way at Coolnabacky (March 2026 update)
- Next milestone110kV GIS energisation target Q4 2026; 400kV GIS target Q2 2027
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Stage: Step 6: construction, energisation and benefit sharing; 110kV GIS commissioning ongoing and 400kV GIS electrical installation under way at Coolnabacky (March 2026 update)2 November 2026 · previously: Construction and energisation
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