High-voltage substation Sint-Amandsberg

As part of the Ghent East project, Elia is carrying out the following activities at the high-voltage substation on Dendermondsesteenweg 406 in Sint-Amandsberg:

• Installation of new switching equipment 

This is similar to the electricity distribution box in a house, but then on a much larger scale.

• Replacement of the existing transformer 
  

A transformer converts voltage from a higher to lower level and vice versa. A new transformer, with more power, will ensure that Elia can convert more high-voltage electricity (36 kV) into medium-voltage (12 kV). In addition, the transformer will produce less humming noise for the environment.

• Extension of 36 kV building and new Fluvius building
  

The new transformer requires more space, which is why the 36 kV building is being expanded. A new building will also be constructed next to the existing Fluvius building: here the Fluvius switching equipment will be installed.

Elia is always mindful of the local area when carrying out work. The high-voltage system operator takes a range of measures intended to mitigate disruption and impact on the surrounding area.

• Work will only take place during the day, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  
• If local residents are set to experience a temporary increase in disruption for a specific reason, Elia or its subcontractor(s) will always individually notify those affected.

• November/December 2022: submission of permit
• Early 2023: information market
• Early 2024: start of Elia work
• Early 2026: start of Fluvius work
  
• End of 2026: end of Elia work
• End of 2028: end of Fluvius work

• Information sheet - What is a high-voltage substation? (in Dutch)
• Information sheet - Noise in the vicinity of high-voltage substations (in Dutch)