Slickly Windfarm Connection

132kV trident wood H pole arrangement supporting the overhead line running a distance of approximately 8.5km in length between the proposed Slickly wind farm substation and the Gills Bay substation (being proposed and constructed under a separate SSEN-T project). The trident wood pole line will transition to cable via a gantry arrangement located within the Gills Bay substation.

During this consultation, we are presenting our approach to developing the alignment selection. Our consultation includes information regarding our alignment process, the planning process, environmental and engineering considerations and maps, which aim to give stakeholders and community members a better visual representation of the work on the project to date.

Date and Time:  Thursday 4 September, 3–7pm

Venue:  Mey Village Hall, Mey, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8XH

The Slickly wind farm substation has been consented by the Developer, who will undertake the construction of the substation platform and electrical infrastructure works to connect the wind farm, including the installation of a single 132/33kV 90MVA transformer and associated control building.

Our electricity network must be upgraded to ensure we can efficiently deliver this renewable energy to homes and businesses across the country.

Stakeholder engagement in the development phase is vital in shaping our proposals. To do this effectively, we need to capture consultation feedback and harness local knowledge to identify challenges and explore community benefit and opportunities.

We’re therefore requesting views regarding the alignment, and we invite all interested parties to attend our public drop-in event to discuss our plans with the project team and share your views.