Overview
Status: Operational Phase
About the Project
We reinforced the transmission network in the Macduff – Keith area as several new developers in the wider Keith, Elgin, and Macduff areas required connection to the grid by October 2020.
Network studies were undertaken on the Keith network area to confirm the requirement for network reinforcement. The preferred option identified was to remove the connection from Macduff Grid Supply Point to Keith, and to divert this to Blackhillock Substation. This reinforcement involved installing a new 132kV underground cable between Blackhillock and Keith.
For more information, please download our project information brochure from the Project Documents tab on this webpage. Please get in touch with the Community Liaison Manager with any questions or queries you may have - contact details are at the bottom of this page.
North East and East Coast Information Brochure
Over the coming decade we plan to undertake substantial efforts to maintain, reinforce and improve our transmission network in the north east and east coast of Scotland.
As part of this process, we have created an information brochure to help paint the bigger picture of what we are planning, why we are doing so and when we intend carry out works in the local area.
This can be viewed in the Project Documents tab on this webpage.
Find Out More About East Coast 275kV Upgrade
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.
How we’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI)
We intend to use AI to assist our experienced teams in the analysis of your feedback, so we can categorise key points raised more quickly. You can learn more about how we’re utilising AI on this dedicated web page.
Project Updates
Project updates
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We're here to lend a helping hand
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.
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Final Route
SSEN Transmission have recently amended the final route that our underground cable will take – this can be downloaded from the project documentation tab and details the new and final cable route
Documents
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blackhillockkeithmacduff-132kv-ohl-reinformcement.pdf
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- 16 September 2022
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north-east-400kv-eastern-reinforcements-nov-2019.pdf
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- 16 September 2022
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- 4.5 MB
Project FAQs
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