About 7km of new underground cables have been upgraded beneath the city’s streets to improve the electricity network in Brighton. The £6.5 million project saw cables between substations in Brighton and Fishersgate upgraded, benefiting 10,000 homes. Richard Plant, project manager at UK Power Networks, said: “This investment is helping to future-proof electricity supplies across the city, maintaining safe and reliable power for thousands of customers. Andy Cherrett, contract manager at Clancy, said: “This has been a challenging project, delivered through strong teamwork between Clancy and UK Power Networks. “Everyone has worked closely together to deliver the long-term benefits of this investment for homes, businesses and the wider Brighton community.”