Coire Glas Connection Project

We are reaching out to provide further updates on the Coire Glas Grid Connection Project. 

We would like to notify you that the existing application for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 (ref: ECU00004736) will be withdrawn and a new Section 37 application will be submitted. 

The existing application sought consent for the construction and operation of a 400kV overhead line and ancillary development from the proposed Coire Glas Switching Station to the proposed Loch Lundie Substation, and also from the proposed Loch Lundie Substation to the existing Fort Augustus Substation.  The new application will include changes to the design of the project which will mitigate objections received in response to our original application. 

Separate Town and Country Planning applications for the proposed Coire Glas Switching Station and Loch Lundie substation will also be expected to be submitted in 2025. 

There will be a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report completed for the whole overhead line which will accompany the new Section 37 application. The EIA Report will assess the potential environmental impacts of the project and recommend mitigation measures to be implemented. 

We shall be undertaking further Consultation Events describing the revisions and seeking feedback prior to formal submissions.  

We will keep you informed and let you know when the application is available online for viewing, downloading documents and submitting comments.  

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.

Thank you to those who attended our recent pre-application consultation event at Invergarry Community Hall for the proposed Loch Lundie substation on 27^th November 2024. 

If you were unable to attend the public event the material displayed is available to be viewed and downloaded from the  Project Documents  section of this project webpage. 

Feedback can be submitted using the link at the top of this page, or by completing the feedback form in the consultation booklet or writing to the Community Liaison Manager, who`s details are at the bottom of this page.   The feedback period closes on 8^th January 2025. 

We are holding this new round of events to present the revised boundary area for the already proposed Loch Lundie substation and to gather your feedback on our proposals. We will be consulting separately on our proposed new location for the Coire Glas switching station in the New Year. 

The event will be held on: 

Date: 27 November 2024 
Time: 3pm – 7pm 
Venue: Glengarry Community Hall, Invergarry 

If you are unable to attend the public event the material that will be on display will be available to be viewed and downloaded on the Project Documents  section of this project webpage.