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Inveraray - Crossaig

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Project Type: Transmission reinforcement
Location: Argyll & Bute

Contact Details

Liaison Manager

Kelly Scott
Title: Community Liaison Manager
Email: kelly.scott@sse.com
Mobile: 07443 772 946
Address: Networks
1 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6AY

Land Manager

Kenneth Morton
Title: Land Manager
Email: kenneth.morton@sse.com
Telephone: 01463 728381
Address: 10 Henderson Road, Inverness, IV1 1SN
Status: Project Refinement

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SSEN encourages Argyll residents to comment on Inveraray-Crossaig network reinforcement proposals

Date: 07 Sep 2017
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Local amphibians jumping for joy at environmental solution

30 April 2018
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SSEN reprogramme works to minimise disturbance during hen harriers nesting period

1 Nov 2017

What is the Inveraray-Crossaig project?

The aim of the project is to reinforce the existing transmission network between Inveraray and Crossaig to enable renewable energy projects to connect to the electricity network, and to ensure security of supply. The main elements of the project are as follows:

  • Construction of a new 275kV overhead line, initially operated at 132kV between Inveraray and Crossaig (connecting to the new Craig Murrail Substation)
  • Extend the existing connection from Port Ann to the new overhead line.
  • Decommissioning/removal of the existing 132kV transmission line between Inveraray and Crossaig.
The aim of the project is to enable renewable energy to connect to our transmission network.

Why is the project required?

Requests have been made to National Grid by a number of wind farm developers for transmission grid connections in the Argyll and Kintyre area. We are responsible for providing the infrastructure required to connect the wind farms to the electricity network.

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 renewable energy 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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Consultation Close Date

16 Oct 2017 14:12
SSEN would like to extend thanks to all who took the time to attend our recent consultation events held between 26 September - 4 October 2017 at Inveraray, Ardrishaig, Skipness and Carradale. We are keen to recieve as much feedback as possible prior to Friday 3rd November and would encourage all interested parties to submit comments before this date. This can be done via the link on the left hand side of the Project Overview page or by contacting the Community Liaison Manager direct.
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Consultation Document

12 Sep 2017 13:10
You can find the Inveraray to Crossaig Consultation Document in the "Project Documentation" section, titled ‘Inveraray to Crossaig 275 kV OHL Alignment Selection Consultation Document’. The associated Figures are also available for download. The Consultation Document and Figures provide a summary of the alignment choices considered during the design process which has been carried out since the last public exhibition in March 2016. The alignment choices we have considered are included, along with the reasons for our choice of Preferred Alignment. This document was provided to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consent Unit and Statutory Consultees in June 2017.
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Scoping Report

28 Jul 2017 17:00
We have sought a scoping opinion from the Scottish Government for the proposed Inveraray-Crossaig overhead line. Copies of the scoping request and supporting information can be accessed within the project documentation tab. The purpose of the scoping request is to establish the scope of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
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Project Newsletter

30 Mar 2017 16:00
As the project team continue to establish a route alignment for the replacement overhead line, further consultation on the Inveraray-Crossaig project is now scheduled for Autumn 2017. However, as we aim to ensure that the local community are well informed of the work that has been carried out since the last public consultation; an in-depth project newsletter shall be published in the summer time. The newsletter shall involve details of the survey work undertaken, changes to the initial proposals and further details of the environmental constraints currently being considered. There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on the newsletter which will be digitally uploaded to the project webpage. If you would like to receive a hard copy of the newsletter once published, please email the project Community Liaison Manager to register your interest and provide an address.
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Consultation Rescheduling

23 Dec 2016 13:50
During the most recent public consultation events held for the Inveraray-Crossaig Overhead Line Reinforcement Project in March 2016, the indicative project timeline displayed further consultation events scheduled for August 2016. In late summer the project underwent a period of review resulting in a postponement of consultation. We are continuing to progress with the project and are currently in the process of identifying a route alignment. Public consultation events displaying the route alignment are intended to be held in the first quarter of 2017. Once dates are selected in the New Year the events will be publicly advertised and local communities informed. If you have any questions regarding the project or further consultation dates, please do not hesitate to contact our Community Liaison Manager, Kelly Scott.

Document downloads

Inveraray to Crossaig 275 kV Overhead Line - Report on Consultation (Alignment & EIA Scoping) (Consultation Report)

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Published: 18 Jun 2018
Inveraray-Crossaig brochure - September 2017
Consultation event brochure

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Published: 26 Sep 2017
Inveraray-Crossaig map 1
Inveraray to Minard

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Published: 26 Sep 2017
Inveraray-Crossaig map 2
Minard to Inverneill

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Published: 26 Sep 2017
Inveraray-Crossaig map 3
Inverneill to West Loch Tarbert

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Published: 26 Sep 2017
Inveraray-Crossaig map 4
West Loch Tarbert to Crossaig

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Published: 26 Sep 2017
Advert for events - Sep 2017

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Published: 13 Sep 2017
Argyll A5 handout - Sep 2017

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Published: 13 Sep 2017
Inveraray to Crossaig 275 kV OHL Alignment Selection Consultation Document (Consultation Report)
Inveraray to Crossaig 275 kV OHL Alignment Selection Consultation Document

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Published: 12 Sep 2017
Proposed Route & Baseline Alignment, Figure 1 (Consultation Report)
Proposed Route & Baseline Alignment, Figure 1

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Published: 12 Sep 2017
Inveraray to Crossaig 275 kV Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Report August 2017
Revision 1

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Baseline Alignment Constraints, Figure 2 (Consultation Report)
Baseline Alignment Constraints, Figure 2

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Published: 12 Sep 2017
Alignment Deviation Options, Figure 3 (Consultation Report)
Alignment Deviation Options, Figure 3

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Preferred Alignment, Figure 4 part A (Consultation Report)
Preferred Alignment, Figure 4 part A

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Preferred Alignment, Figure 4 - Part B (Consultation Report)
Preferred Alignment, Figure 4 - Part B

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Published: 28 Sep 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 1.1
Proposed Development

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 4.1
Topography

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 4.2
Landscape Designation and Classification

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 4.3
Landscape Character Assessment

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 4.4
Wind Energy Capacity Study

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 - Figure 4.5
Preliminary ZTV and Landscape Viewpoints

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.1
Ecological Designations and Classifications

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.2_Part1
Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.2_Part2
Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.2_Part3
Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.2_Part4
Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.2_Part5
Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 5.2_Part6
Phase 1 Habitat Survey

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Published: 24 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 6.1
Ornithological Designations

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 6.2
Ornithological Surveys

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 7.1
Preliminary ZTV and Cultural Heritage Viewpoints

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 10.1
Carbon and Peatland Map

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 11.1
Noise Survey Locations

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Scoping Report Volume 2 – Figure 12.1
Recreation and Tourism

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Published: 10 Aug 2017
Information Boards March 2016
Information boards from public exhibition in March 2016

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Published: 02 Aug 2016
Proposed Route Map - March 2016
Proposed route from public exhibition in March 2016

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Published: 30 Mar 2017
Information boards - October 2014
Information boards from public exhibition in October 2014

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Published: 18 Aug 2016
Leaflet - October 2014
Project information leaflet from October 2014

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Published: 18 Aug 2016

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