The substation, on Hermitage Road, was specially selected last year to receive a makeover as part of Electricity North West’s Transforming our Spaces project.

Due to problems with the land and some vandalism, the site, which contained a variety of wild flowers did not blossom.

Engineers have now been able to revive the site and planted beautiful wild flowers and herbs as well as installing bird feeders and bug hotels.

Ryan Wilson, who oversaw the project in Hale for Electricity North West, said: “I’m absolutely delighted with the outcome of the site in Hale, it really has been transformed.

“It was really disappointing the site didn’t come to fruition last year, however, we persevered, and the results are there for everybody to see.

“Land surrounding substations can be an eyesore, but we’ve made it into something vibrant and colourful and the initial feedback from locals is extremely positive.”

Substations are critical parts of the power network, bringing electricity to homes and businesses.

Through Transforming our Spaces, Electricity North West identified areas of land around substations which have suffered vandalism, lack wildlife, or may lack funding to carry out such community projects.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, projects for 2020 were postponed but engineers were able to revive the Hale site after starting work in July.

Mr Wilson added: “Although new projects for 2020 weren’t able to go ahead, I’m pleased we’ve still been able to carry out one transformation.

“Last year, we transformed eight sites across the region and we’re going to be carrying out more transformations in 2021.”

For more information about Electricity North West, please visit www.enwl.co.uk.