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National Grid: East of England

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her planned timetable is for the Norwich to Tilbury Great Grid Upgrade to be (a) constructed and (b) operational.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
7 Sept 2026
Target answer date
9 Sept 2026
Answer
15 Sept 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 7 Sept 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her planned timetable is for the Norwich to Tilbury Great Grid Upgrade to be (a) constructed and (b) operational.

  2. 9 Sept 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 15 Sept 2026

    Answer published

    Norwich to Tilbury is being developed by National Grid, who are responsible for its construction and delivery. Under Ofgem's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment framework, the licence delivery date for the project is December 2031. The project i...

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