New Fiddes 132kV substation

About the Project

The New Fiddes 132kV Substation and East Coast future connections projects are required to enable the removal of over 82km of existing 132kV OHL throughout Aberdeenshire and Angus.

The proposed new Fiddes 132kV substation will connect into the existing Fetteresso Substation via approximately 5km of Overhead line (OHL), linking the new substation efficiently into the wider electricity transmission system.

Why is the Project Required?

This development forms part of wider East coast future transmission projects required to reconnect Fiddes and Bridge of Dun to other parts of the network so that older East Coast infrastructure, which is reaching the end of its operational life, can be removed. The existing 132kV overhead line between Craigiebuckler and Arbroath Tee must remain in service while the new infrastructure is developed, as it is critical to the current electricity supply in the East Coast area. Once the wider works are complete, that older line can then be removed.

The construction of the new Fiddes GSP and its connection to Fetteresso Substation will enable a significant rationalisation of the existing network. This includes the decommissioning and removal of approximately 82km of the existing East Coast 132kV overhead line between Aberdeenshire and Angus, which is approaching the end of its operational life.

Further details of other planned works on the East Coast can be found in our recently published booklet: ssen-transmission.co.uk/east-coast-future-projects

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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