Creag Dhubh substation project team install new fence at local primary school.

Image: Left to right: Bethan Cameron, BAM Section Engineer, Berni McMillan, Headteacher, Taynuilt Primary School, David Fraser, SSEN Transmission Lead Project Manager

A new fence has been installed at Taynuilt Primary School in Argyll, thanks to support from our Creag Dhubh substation project.

Working alongside BAM and substation fencing contractor Alter Supplies and Contracting, the project team donated materials and labour to construct a new boundary fence, replacing a structure that was no longer fit for purpose. The installation formed part of the Creag Dhubh project’s social sustainability ambitions that aims to provide support towards local organisations and community initiatives. It comes as part of our wider Argyll 275kV Reinforcement Scheme, which is upgrading the electricity transmission network in Argyll, enabling the growth in renewable energy generation and enhancing security of supply in the region.

Image: The new fence, installed by the Creag Dhubh substation project team. 

David Fraser, SSEN Transmission’s Lead Project Manager, said:

“Together with our delivery partner BAM, we were delighted to support Taynuilt Primary School with the installation of a new fence. The team has done a fantastic job, constructing the new boundary, replacing the existing fence and helping to improve the playground environment for pupils and staff. This reflects our wider commitment to supporting the communities where we work, and we were pleased to be able to donate both materials and our time to make a positive difference to the school environment.”

Joe McBride, Project Manager at BAM, said:

“At BAM, we see every project as an opportunity to create lasting benefits for the communities where we work, not just through the infrastructure we deliver but through the positive impact we can make locally. Supporting Taynuilt Primary School with a new boundary fence is a simple example of how we can use our skills, people and supply chain to respond to a local need, creating a safer and more welcoming outdoor environment for local pupils.”

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