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Robots descend on the Kent County Show as National Grid showcases a fun new learning programme to be rolled out in local schools this autumn.
16 Jul 2015
• Richborough Connection Team run stand at Kent County Show
• Attractions include robots which will be used in innovative programme in local schools this autumn
• Richborough Connection plans due to be submitted in late 2015
Robots descended on the Kent County Show as National Grid showcased a fun new learning programme to be rolled out in local schools this autumn.
The robots, which will be used in the VEX Robotics programme, were recently used for an introductory session for teachers from four participating local schools.
These are:- Dane Court Grammar School, Castle Community College, Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys and Sandwich Technology School.
The VEX Robotics programme uses robots to introduce youngsters to the world of engineering. It is part of National Grid's drive to promote an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects and promote engineering as a career.
Developed by Texas based VEX Robotics Inc, youngsters learn hands on lessons by building robots. VEX also encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving and the programme culminates each year with the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship.
Project Manager Steve Self said: "National Grid is keen to get involved with the communities where we work so it's great to come along to the County Show and showcase programmes like VEX."
He added: "Our hope is that VEX will inspire youngsters to take an interest in science related subjects and go onto to be the engineers of tomorrow."
Earlier this year National Grid carried out a consultation on plans for a new overhead line electricity connection between Richborough and Canterbury. The Richborough Connection is needed to join Nemo Link® (an electricity link between Belgium and the UK) to the electricity transmission network.
National Grid is going through the feedback it received during the consultation which is helping to shape its thinking as it finalises its plans, which are due to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate in late 2015.
For more information on the project go to www.richboroughconnection.co.uk
To contact the project team people can:
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Call Freephone number 0800 157 7878
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Write to FREEPOST RICHBCONNECTION
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Send an email to [email protected]
To follow the project on Twitter: @NGRichborough
Notes for editors
The current proposed route for the Richborough Connection is very similar to the draft route announced in May 2014. It still has the least environmental impact and allows for UK Power Networks' existing line in the same area to be removed. It also still runs further away from homes in Hersden, Upstreet, Sarre and Gore Street than the UK Power Networks line. Additionally it is now also further away from homes in Monkton and Minster than the two existing UK Power Networks lines (including the one to be removed). The revised plans also propose to use low height lattice pylons in the Ash Levels, to minimise the impact on the local area and wildlife.
Typical high-voltage pylon dimensions
Standard lattice - height: around 46 to 50m, cross arm: 17.1m, base 7.5m square
Low height lattice pylon - height: 35-42m, cross arm: 29.2m wide, base: 7m square
T-pylon (solid structure) - height: 34m to 39m, cross arm: 30.5m, base: 2m
Height of existing lower voltage 132kV pylons in the area - approximately 26m
Comparison to a local landmark - Canterbury Cathedral is 72m tall.
Notes to Editors:
National Grid is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world and was named Responsible Business of the Year 2014 by Business in the Community. This accolade acknowledges all of our efforts in getting involve with the things that really matter to us and to society. We own and manage the grids that connect people to the energy they need, from whatever the source. In Britain and the north-eastern states of the US we run systems that deliver gas and electricity to millions of people, businesses and communities.
In Britain, we run the gas and electricity systems that our society is built on, delivering gas and electricity across the country. In the North Eastern US, we connect more than seven million gas and electric customers to vital energy sources, essential for our modern lifestyles.
National Grid in the UK:
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We own the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, operating it across Great Britain
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We own and operate the high pressure gas transmission system in Britain
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Our gas distribution business delivers gas to 10.9 million homes and businesses
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We also own a number of related businesses including LNG importation, land remediation and metering
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National Grid manages the National Gas Emergency Service free phone line on behalf of the industry - 0800 111 999 (all calls are recorded and may be monitored).
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Our portfolio of other businesses is mainly concerned with infrastructure provision and related services where we can exploit our core skills and assets to create value. These businesses operate in areas such as Metering, Grain LNG Import, Interconnectors and Property. National Grid Carbon Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid. It undertakes Carbon Capture Storage related activities on behalf of National Grid.
Find out more about the energy challenge and how National Grid is helping find solutions to some of the challenges we face at www.nationalgridconnecting.com
National Grid undertakes no obligation to update any of the information contained in this release, which speaks only as at the date of this release, unless required by law or regulation.
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