Major upgrades to local electricity grid: what residents need to know
Residents in the municipality face temporary disruptions as Enexis upgrades the electricity grid to meet rising demand from solar panels, electric cars, and heat pumps. The work starts in May, with updates available via the BouwApp.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contractors | HVG Infra & Circet Nederland b.v. |
| Start Location | St. Joost (May 2026) |
| Next Location | Echt (Gebroek, August 2026) |
| Work Involved | New cables, replacement/upgrade of substations, trenching in streets/pavements |
| Open House Event | April 2, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at 't Patronaat, St. Joost (Caulitenstraat 4) |
| Stay Informed | BouwApp (iOS/Android) or Enexis website |
Enexis is the regional grid operator responsible for maintaining and expanding the electricity network to ensure reliable energy supply. The municipality collaborates with Enexis to facilitate infrastructure upgrades, balancing local needs with long-term energy demands.
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Expanding and improving the electricity grid in the municipality
The electricity grid in our municipality is becoming increasingly busy. More and more people are using electricity, for example through solar panels, electric cars, and heat pumps. That is why Enexis is working over the coming years to expand and improve the network. This will ensure the electricity supply remains reliable.
Work in your neighbourhood
The work will be carried out by HVG Infra in collaboration with Circet Nederland b.v. New cables will be laid and old electricity substations will be replaced or improved. To do this, trenches will need to be dug in various places in the street, pavement, or verge.
Open house event
Enexis will start the work in St. Joost in May. Would you like to know more about the work and the schedule? Then come to the open house event on Thursday, April 2, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place at 't Patronaat in St. Joost (Caulitenstraat 4). No registration is required. During the open house event, you can meet the contractor and ask questions.
Other villages
Work in Echt (Gebroek) will begin in August. The other villages in the municipality will follow later. You will receive letters from Enexis and the contractor with information about the schedule and possible disruptions.
Stay informed
With the BouwApp, you will receive the latest information about the work and schedule. The BouwApp is available for both iOS and Android. For more information, visit the Enexis website.