Thank you for visiting our information hub for Project Olympus. This website provides information about essential cabling works and related construction activity along the Project Olympus route in Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham.

It is here to help you, whether you are a resident, business, school or a road user to understand where works are planned, how long they are expected to last, and how to stay in contact with us.

As work progresses, this website will be updated with local information for each borough, including route details, indicative timing and frequently asked questions.

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• Phase 1: Road works and excavation
  This is the stage where we dig into the road or pavement so we can access the underground services and install the new cable route. In some cases, once the ground is opened, other utility companies may also need to carry out repairs or upgrades nearby. Where possible, we coordinate this work at the same time so the road does not need to be dug up repeatedly, helping to reduce disruption for residents, businesses and people travelling through the area.
• Phase 2: Installing and connecting the cables
  Once the route is prepared, we create small access points called joint bays. These are used to connect, position and secure the cables as they are pulled through the underground route. This process can sometimes require work at several points along the road, but it helps make sure the cable is installed safely and reduces the risk of damage or faults in future.