Overview
Kilmorack Asset Replacement – Public Information Event
Thank you to all those who attended our recent Kilmorack substation public event in Kilmorack Hall.
Last October we carried out the final statutory pre-application information events for the proposed Deanie and Culligran substations and shared information about the proposed Aigas consultation.
All four West of Beauly Asset replacement planning applications for Deanie, Culligran, Aigas and Kilmorack will be submitted in the Spring.
The project information booklet which also contains information about the proposed Aigas substation can be found on the documents section.
About the Project
The proposed West of Beauly Asset Replacement Projects include a total of four substations requiring upgrading at Deanie, Culligran, Aigas and Kilmorack. The need for the projects is being driven by operational requirements and asset condition assessments of the existing substations serving the hydro power stations at each location.
The existing substations were built in the 1960s to connect the hydroelectric generation assets to our transmission network. The deterioration in condition of the substations poses a risk to the reliability of electricity supply.
The following elements are anticipated requirements for each of the four new substations:
- Design and construction of a new offline substation compound with 132/11kV transformer. These will be separate but linked substations
- A new 132kV circuit breaker and earth switch Control building housing 11kV switch gear and control protection equipment
- Landscaping and biodiversity requirements
- Permanent access to the sites
- Upgrade of existing and new access tracks, temporary site compounds, and construction laydown areas where required
3D Visualisation of the Project 2022
In partnership with specialist company 3DW, we created this video which allows stakeholders to visualise the new replacement substations at Deanie, Culligran, Aigas, and Kilmorack. It has been created to increase the transparency of our plans and was on display at the public consultation events held in October/November 2022. Due to stakeholder feedback received following the initial events, alternative site locations for Aigas and Kilmorack were presented at the October 2023 event.
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
Project Documents
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West-of-Beauly-Kilmorack-Booklet-.pdf
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- Date:
- 17 January 2024
- Size:
- 10.4 MB
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Kilmorack-Poster-V2.pdf
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- Date:
- 17 January 2024
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- 111 KB
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West-of-Beauly-Kilmorack-Banners.pdf
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- Date:
- 17 January 2024
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- 18.2 MB
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SSEN - West of Beauly - October 2023 booklet.pdf
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- Date:
- 13 October 2023
- Size:
- 2.1 MB
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West of Beauly Asset Replacement and Glen Strathfarrar Poster - Oct 2023.pdf
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- Date:
- 10 October 2023
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- 85.5 KB
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Public Event Summary Report Dec 2022.pdf
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- Date:
- 23 January 2023
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- 982.6 KB
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West of Beauly Asset Replacement - Public Event Summary .pdf
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- Date:
- 20 December 2022
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- 979.3 KB
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West of Beauly - Oct 2022 - Large Maps.pdf
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- Date:
- 31 October 2022
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- 6.9 MB
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SSEN - West of Beauly - A4 Poster - Oct 2022.pdf
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- Date:
- 17 October 2022
- Size:
- 117 KB
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SSEN - West of Beauly - Consultation Booklet - Oct 2022.pdf
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- Date:
- 17 October 2022
- Size:
- 3.1 MB
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SSEN - West of Beauly -Pull-up Banners - Oct 2022.pdf
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- Date:
- 17 October 2022
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- 2.4 MB
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West of Beauly - June 22 - Consultation Booklet
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- Date:
- 18 September 2022
- Size:
- 7 MB
Project FAQs
FAQs
People/Local Businesses
Sally Cooper
Community Liaison Manager
- Email: sally.cooper@sse.com
- Telephone: 07918 470281
- Address: 10 Henderson Road, Inverness, IV1 1SN
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