SSEN Transmission invites you to share your views with us.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Transmission is holding a drop-in consultation exhibition on our proposals to install and retain a replacement 132kV overhead line between Shin Substation and Loch Buidhe Substation, including the construction of a new cable sealing end compound and dismantling of the existing overhead line between the existing Shin Substation and Loch Buidhe Substation, near Bonar Bridge.

This is the final event for the proposed alignment, design process, the planning process, environmental and engineering considerations and maps.

We aim to give stakeholders and community members a better visual representation of the work on the project to date.

Event details are as follows:

Date and Time:  24 March 2026, 3 - 7pm
Venue:  Bonar Bridge Community Hall, Lairg Road, Bonar Bridge, IV24 3EA

Following our earlier statutory event for the proposed alignment in January, we are holding this final feedback event to share any further design refinements and our responses to feedback received throughout the pre-application consultation period.

During this drop-in event, we will share the latest project information about our proposals, and the project team will be available to discuss our proposals and answer any questions.

Stakeholder engagement is vital in shaping our proposals. To do this effectively, we need to capture consultation feedback and harness local knowledge to identify challenges.

We are holding a public consultation for the new proposed Shin to Loch Buidhe replacement overhead line project. During this consultation, we are presenting our approach to developing the alignment selection.

Date/Time:  27 August 2025 from 3 - 7pm

Venue:  Bonar Bridge Community Hall, Lairg Road, Bonar Bridge IV24 3EA

Our consultation includes information regarding our alignment process, the planning process, environmental and engineering considerations and maps which aim to give stakeholders and community members a better visual representation of the work on the project to date.

Our electricity network must be upgraded to ensure we can efficiently deliver this renewable energy to homes and businesses across the country.

Stakeholder engagement in the development phase is vital in shaping our proposals. To do this effectively, we need to capture consultation feedback and harness local knowledge to identify challenges and explore community benefit and opportunities.

We’re therefore requesting views regarding the alignment, and we invite all interested parties to attend our public drop-in event to discuss our plans with the project team and share your views.

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.