Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission is to hold a series of consultation events later this month to seek views on initial plans on a new line to connect the Isle of Skye with Fort Augustus in Scotland.
The plans aim to increase electrical capacity between Skye and Fort Augustus to facilitate the connection of new renewable generation located in the north of the island.
The work will also enhance network resilience, providing increased security of supply, said the company which is part of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.
The plans aim to introduce a second overhead line between Fort Augustus and Broadford substations and replace the existing overhead line between Broadford and Edinbane substations.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ initial proposal is to make use of trident wood ‘H poles’ for both stages of the project that will help minimise the visual impact.
The consultation events will explain the need for the work and seek initial views on the preferred route option before more detailed design work and environmental studies get under way.
The open consultation drop-in events will be held on: 20 September at Fort Augustus Village Hall from 2pm to 7:30pm; 21 September at Glenelg Community Hall from 2pm to 7:30pm; 22 September at Broadford Village Hall from 2pm to 7:30pm; 27 September at Portree Community Centre from 2pm to 7:30pm; and 28 September at Dunvegan Community Hall from 2pm to 7:30pm.
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Public eyes on Skye link
SSE to hold consultation events on new grid connection to Fort Augustus
By EBS