Overview
About the Project
We are developing a significant number of projects in the north east and east coast of Scotland to strengthen the network serving the region and allow developers of onshore and offshore renewable electricity to connect.
The East Coast 400kV Upgrade is the second part of the phased onshore reinforcement on the East Coast, the first part is the East Coast 275kV Upgrade. These onshore reinforcements comprise works on existing infrastructure in both ours and Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) area, with the majority of the works in our area.
The East Coast 400kV Upgrade comprises:
- Works at Blackhillock, Kintore, Fetteresso and Alyth Substations (these will be under separate projects)
- Reinsulation and reconductoring of overhead lines between Kintore, Fetteresso, Alyth and Kincardine (in SPENs area)
Corresponding works will be undertaken in a coordinated manner by SPEN in their licence area.
Why is the Project Required?
As part of our statutory and transmission licence obligations, we have a number of duties including:
- the development and maintenance of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of electricity transmission
- to facilitate competition in the supply and generation of electricity
- to ensure that the security of the network is maintained as the demand and/or generation connections change over time
We have a licence obligation to invest in our existing assets to maintain network health and condition. We also have a statutory duty under the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 to ensure that the electricity transmission network is fit for purpose.
Community Engagement
Throughout the life of our projects, we aim to work positively with local communities and keep people informed about what we are doing. This is particularly important when we are developing a proposal and we want to understand what local people think about our plans.
We endeavour to take the time to discuss proposals with local community councils, encourage engagement from the wider community and listen to the feedback we receive.
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
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Project Documents
Road closure maps
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Road Closure U44 From A85t Huntingtower, Ruthvenfield - Apr 24.pdf
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- 16 April 2024
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Road Closure Zu393, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, 11 - 25 Mar 24.pdf
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- 06 March 2024
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Road Closure Zu397 Kinwhirrie 4 - 22 Mar 24.pdf
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- 06 March 2024
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Road Closure Zu394 Kingoldrum, Angus 19 - 29 Mar 24.pdf
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- 06 March 2024
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Road Closure U55k U47k Kirkton Of Durris, Aberdeenshire - Feb 24.pdf
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- 23 February 2024
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Road Closure Zc24, Airlie, Angus - Feb 24
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- 22 February 2024
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Road Closure U55, Aberdalgie, Perth - Feb 24
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- 14 February 2024
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Road Closure C415 Forgandenny, Perth - Feb 24
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- 22 January 2024
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Road Closure ZU410 Forfar, Angus Jan - Feb 24
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- 22 January 2024
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Road Closure C27 Kirriemuir 4-12-2023 to 6-12-2023
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- 27 November 2023
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Road Closure C27 Kirriemuir 16-11-2023 to 20-11-2023.pdf
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- 13 November 2023
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Road Closure C7K 7-11-2023 to 10-11-2023 1.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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Road Closure C7K 7-11-2023 to 10-11-2023 2.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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Road Closure C7K 7-11-2023 to 10-11-2023 Access.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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Road Closure U75K 6-11-2023 to 10-11-2023 1.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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Road Closure U75K 6-11-2023 to 10-11-2023 2.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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Road Closure ZU392 3-11-2023 to 8-11-2023 Access.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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Road Closure ZU392 3-11-2023 to 8-11-2023.pdf
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- 30 October 2023
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U110K, Auchenblae, AB30 1XR
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- 21 September 2023
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ZU384, Kirriemuir, DD8 5PA
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- 21 September 2023
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ZU410-01 Forfar, DD8 3SR
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- 21 September 2023
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C7K, Clattering Bridge, AB30 1HB.
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- 20 September 2023
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ZU411, Brechin, DD9 7RS.
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- 15 September 2023
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ZU420, Brechin, DD9 7UH.
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- 15 September 2023
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C27, Kirriemuir, DD8 4SH
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- 12 September 2023
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B977, Banchory, AB31 5QX Lane Closure
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- 08 September 2023
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C7K, Clattering Bridge, AB30 1HB
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- 01 September 2023
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C1K closure, Auchenblae, AB30 1WU
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- 18 August 2023
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C1K closure, Tewel, AB30 1WU
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- 18 August 2023
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C1K, Tewel, AB39 3UX
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- 18 August 2023
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Closure on C1K, Tewel, AB39 3UX
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- 18 August 2023
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B966, Edzell, DD9 7UT
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- 16 August 2023
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C1K, Auchenblae, AB30 1WU
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- 28 July 2023
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C1K, Tewel, AB30 1WU
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- 28 July 2023
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A93, Crathes, AB31 5JH
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- 21 July 2023
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A944, Dunecht, AB32 7ED
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- 21 July 2023
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C107c, Dunecht, AB51 7JS
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- 21 July 2023
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Lane Closure - B9077, Kirkton, AB31 6BQ
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- 21 July 2023
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Lane Closure - U105c off B977, Inverurie, AB51 0XY
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- 21 July 2023
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Lane Closure - U105c, off B977, Inverurie, AB51 0XY
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- 21 July 2023
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ZU420, Brechin, DD9 7UH
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- 21 July 2023
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U75K, Glenbervie, AB39 3YD
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- 20 June 2023
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ZU411, Brechin, DD9 7RS
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- 20 June 2023
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U105c, off B977, Inverurie, AB51 0XY
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- 20 June 2023
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U75K closure from U73K to C1K - 27 June 2023
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- 20 June 2023
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U75K road closure from U73K to C1K - 21 June 2023
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- 20 June 2023
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ZU420 - DD9 7UH
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- 19 June 2023
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A93 Crathes - AB31 5 JH June 2023
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- 16 June 2023
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U50K - Road Closure and diversion June 2023
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- 08 June 2023
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A93 Crathes -AB31 5JH
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- 30 March 2023
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B977 lane closure in Banchory - AB31 5QX
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- 12 March 2023
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U50K closure
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- 01 March 2023
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B977 lane closure in Echt - AB32 6XJ
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- 01 March 2023
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U51K Candyglirach
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- 17 February 2023
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B977 near B9125 lane closure
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- 17 February 2023
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B977 lane closure
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- 17 February 2023
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U51K closure
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- 17 February 2023
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A957 Slug Road lane closure
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- 17 February 2023
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Project documents
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26 July 2023 Public Meeting Presentation
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- 27 July 2023
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Public Meeting Information
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- 21 July 2023
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East Coast 400kV OHL S37 Decision Notice.pdf
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- 24 October 2022
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East Coast 275kV and 400kV overhead line reinforcement information booklet - April 2021
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- 13 April 2021
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Figure 1.1 project location and route sheet 1-of-1
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 1 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 10 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 11 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 2 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 4 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 5 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 6 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 7 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 8 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet 9 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.1 environmental constraints sheet-3 of 11
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.2 internationally designated ecological sites sheet 1 of 3
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.2 internationally designated ecological sites sheet 2 of 3
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- 29 January 2021
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Figure 2.2 internationally designated ecological sites sheet 3 of 3
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- 29 January 2021
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September 2020 public consultation banners.pdf
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- 30 August 2020
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September 2020 public consultation booklet
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- 30 August 2020
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- 9.2 MB
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Consultation times
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- 13 August 2020
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Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report
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- 26 May 2020
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- 611.7 KB
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North East 400kV and Eastern Reinforcements - November 20219
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- 20 November 2019
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