ASH has been commissioned by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks to carry out and co-ordinate a route selection and alignment study for a new overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye  

The new overhead line is required to increase electrical capacity in Skye in order to enable the connection of new renewable generation located in the north of the island whilst ensuring security of supply. An existing 132kV overhead line connects Fort Augustus and Skye, it consists of both steel tower and wood pole structures. The project proposes to increase the electrical capacity with an additional line.

The main elements of the project comprise:

  • Construction of an additional, new 132kV overhead line using a double trident H wood pole from the existing Fort Augustus substation to the existing Broadford substation;

  • Construction of a replacement, higher capacity, 132kV overhead line using a double trident H wood pole between the existing Broadford substation and the existing Edinbane substation;

  • Installation of additional equipment and minor works on the 33kV network at the existing Broadford Substation;

  • Installation of additional equipment and minor works at the existing Edinbane substation; and

  • Dismantling and removal of the existing 132kV overhead line connecting Broadford and Edinbane substations.

Key Tasks

Route options appraisal

Project management

Landscape and visual impact assessment

What we did

This work involved a combination of desk-based and site appraisal works across a range of environmental topics including landscape and visual, ecology cultural heritage and technical inputs. The study area comprises sensitive and physically challenging landscapes including the Cuillins on Skye, Glen Shiel, and areas of wild land.

 The route and alignment selection exercise has been completed. The project is currently subject to review. 

 

 

Find out more

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