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the proposed development within Co. Longford will comprise: • the replacement (“restringing”) of the existing overhead line circuit conductor wires with a new higher capacity conductor including installation of a new fibre communication connection; • the retention and refurbishment, steel member replacement, painting and foundation strengthening of the one retained end mast EM1, including the replacement of hardware and fittings, replacement of vibration dampers, and replacement of insulators at EM1; • The cutting of timber / vegetation; • all associated works within the existing Lanesboro 110kV substation to accommodate the uprated 110kV OHL including uprating of the Sliabh Bawn bay in Lanesboro 110kV substation and alterations to existing hardware; and • other temporary associated and ancillary site development works required for the purpose of the uprate of the existing circuit, including construction compounds, silt traps, silt fences, stone tracks, ground protection mats, infrastructure crossing support systems and temporary watercourse crossings