ASH undertook environmental studies for the new Connagill substation and two new terminal towers
ASH was commissioned by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc to undertake and coordinate environmental studies to construct the new 275 / 132 kV Connagill substation and two new steel lattice towers adjacent to the existing Beauly to Dounreay 275 kV overhaead transmission line.
The development will allow the consented Strathy North Wind Farm to be connected to the existing transmission network.
Key Tasks
Site options appraisal
Screening and Scoping
EIA coordination and project management
Landscape and visual impact assessment
Photomontages
Landscape mitigation
Stakeholder consultation
Environmental monitoring during construction
What we did
ASH prepared and submitted screening and scoping requests for the new substation and two new terminal towers, as well as the double wood pole overhead line, setting out the scope of works anticipated for the assessment of the project. It was determined that EIA was not required. Nevertheless, an Environmental Appraisal was carried out to identify any potentially significant impacts on the environment.
The main environmental concerns of the new substation, steel lattice towers and wood pole overhead line related to a number of environmental topics which included Terrestrial Ecology, Ornithology; Hydrology; Landscape and Visual; and Cultural Heritage.
Consent for Connagill Substation was granted by The Highland Council in September 2013 and construction commenced in December 2013.
ASH provided input into the final Construction Environmental Management Plan and Peat Management Plan in order to satisfy planning conditions.
SHE Transmission retained ASH to undertake the co-ordination and supervision of pre-construction archaeological and ecological surveys and reports, as well as environmental compliance during construction.
Find out more
We’re always happy to answer your questions. If you’d like to find out more about the services we can offer for your project, you can email us on info@ashglasgow.com or call 0141 227 3388.
