Beauly 132kV Reinforcement Project

The transformer trailer used to transport the second transformer will leave Wester Balblair to go to Invergordon this evening.  The transformer will be transported from Invergordon to Wester Balblair on Saturday morning between the hours of 8am and 10.30am and at approximately 9am on Sunday the trailer will return to Perth.  These traffic movements will be under Police escort.  Due to travelling at slow speed there will be some delays,  we apologise for any inconvenience.

Please note: the re-scheduled second transformer deliveryon the morning of Saturday 5^th July was delayed to approx. 12.30pm. This was due to safety checks undertaken by our hauliers. We would like to thank road users for their patience during the delivery of these essential abnormal loads, which have now been completed and apologise for any inconvenience which may have been caused due to the delay of the second transformer.

We are committed to supporting the communities in the north of Scotland where we operate, both now and in the future. As part of our ongoing efforts to make a difference and have a positive impact on local communities, we are proud to offer volunteering days to local groups and charities, particularly in the areas that host our electricity infrastructure or where our proposed projects are located. 

This month, we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Volunteering Webpage, designed to make it easier for local communities to request volunteering support from us. To request our help, simply complete the ‘Volunteering Nomination Form’ linked at the bottom of our new webpage. Please note, as our team works on a voluntary basis, it may take us some time to coordinate our people and match them with opportunities. We kindly ask for your patience as we work to keep up with volunteering demand.

Thank you for considering SSEN Transmission as a partner in your community efforts. Together, we can leave a positive, lasting legacy and help transform communities across the north of Scotland.

On Wednesday 14th December members of the project team went to the Beauly Mission Christmas to deliver gifts that had been donated and collected by the site team.

A small number of the project team had only recently been mobilised to site, therefore, it was a great effort to be able to donate such a large bundle of gifts, in excess of £300.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this years Mission Christmas Appeal and thanks also to Ann and Kathryn for organising the collection.

SSEN Transmission and BAM Nuttall, hope that this helps to give some children and teenagers a wonderful Christmas.

With works on site commencing in late 2022, the project team together with our Principal Contractor, SiemensBAM,  held a Meet the Buyer event last month.  This was an informal drop-in meeting providing the opportunity for local businesses to exchange details and discuss possible opportunities for the local supply chain.

The Project has the potential to create opportunities in the following fields: accommodation, security, fencing, skip hire, catering, cleaning services, PPE/office equipment, plant, taxi services, drinking water.