Reminder: Further consultation dates announced for Beauly-Peterhead 400kV Project route
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SSEN Transmission’s plans for the Beauly - Blackhillock - New Deer - Peterhead 400kV project have seen it develop proposals to build new onshore infrastructure between Beauly and Peterhead via Blackhillock and New Deer.
To facilitate these connections, and others as part of the wider strategy, new additional 400kV substations and associated infrastructure is also required in these four locations.
In September and October 2022, SSEN carried out the first public engagement on this project where they presented the Corridor Option, a 10km wide pathway through which they would develop their route options.
These events were well attended and feedback helped significantly shape proposals as they move into the routeing phase of the project.
Since then, they have carried out a range of assessments to help inform potential route options which take account of the environmental, engineering, and economic factors they must closely consider.
This includes things such as proximity to properties, environmental designations, existing infrastructure, and historical landmarks.
SSEN Transmission Lead Project Manager Catherine Swan said: “We would like to thank everyone who shared their feedback on our initial proposals for the new overhead line between Peterhead and Beauly last year, which has played a hugely valuable and informative role in helping us move forward and refine our designs for the next steps in our project.
“We are now seeking feedback on our draft route options, with this local feedback and expertise key to help us further refine our plans and inform the more detailed alignments.
"At Peterhead, we’ll also be doubling up with the project team working on the Peterhead Net Zero 2030 site to welcome views on their preferred site selection, following an informative consultation process on the site selection options in January this year. "
The next round of consultations will take place as follows from 2pm - 7pm.
17 April - Peterhead – Balmoor Stadium. Lord Catto Park, Peterhead, AB42 1EU
18 April - New Deer Public Hall. Fordyce Terrace , New Deer Aberdeenshire AB536WE
19 April - Turriff – Baden Powell Centre, Baden Powell Rd, Turriff AB53 4FA
20 April - Keith – Keith Longmore Hall, Banff Road, Keith AB55 5ET
21 April - Huntly – Stewart Hall 15-17 Gordon St, Huntly AB54 8AJ
24 April - Elgin – UHI Moray College
25 April - Forres -Forres Town Hall, Town Hall, High St, Forres IV36 1PB
26 April - Inverness – Kingsmill Hotel
27 April - Beauly – Phipps Hall Station Road, Beauly, IV4 7EH
Visit https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/beauly-blackhillock-new-deer-peterhead-400kv/ for full information.
