Overview
About the Project
To enable the connection of the Creag Riabhach Wind Farm, we proposed to construct a new 132kV trident wood pole overhead line, approximately 20km in length, from the wind farm substation to a proposed new substation to the north of Lairg (Dalchork Substation).
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Why is the Project Required?
As the transmission licence holder in the north of Scotland, we have a duty under Section 9 of the Electricity Act 1989 to facilitate competition in the generation and supply of electricity. We have obligations to offer non-discriminatory terms for connection to the transmission system, both for new generation and for new sources of electricity demand.
The aim of the project is to enable Creag Riabhach Wind Farm to connect to our transmission network. Under our Network Operators Licence this connection should be efficient, co-ordinated and economic, whilst having the least possible impact on the environment.
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We will do our best to answer any questions and address issues or concerns that are raised with us.
When our project progresses into construction, we will continue working closely with the local community to ensure that our work has as little impact on the lives of those living and working in the area and as many long term positive effects as possible.
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Project Updates
Creag Riabhach Windfarm Connection
Section 37 Consent
NOTICE OF DECISION
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC
ELECTRICITY ACT 1989
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (SCOTLAND) ACT 1997
THE ELECTRICITY WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT)(SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017
As directed by regulation 23(4) of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) 2017, notice is hereby given that Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc (“the Company”) has been granted consent by Scottish Ministers to to install and keep installed approximately 22 km of 132 kV overhead line supported on wood poles between the consented substation at Creag Riabhach Wind Farm (OS Grid Reference 253060 927377), located approximately 3 km north of the Crask Inn, to the consented Dalchork substation (OS Grid Reference 258203 909564), located approximately 3 km north of Lairg, in the relevant Planning Authority area of Highland Council.
Scottish Ministers have also directed, under Section 57 (2) of the Town & Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997, that planning permission is deemed to be granted.
Copies of the decision statement and related documentation can be obtained on the Energy Consents website: www.energyconsents.scot
Copies of the decision statement and related documentation have been made available to The Highland Council to be made available for public inspection by being placed on the planning register.
Ground Investigation Works
Creag Riabhach wind farm connection Environmental Impact Assessment
Project Documents
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creag-riabhach-132kv-ohl-notice-of-decision.pdf
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- 16 September 2022
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