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Status: Project Assessment
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Public Consultation 20th September 2023 - Feedback Period Now Closed
We held a consultation exhibition event for Quoich Tee Switching Station Replacement Project. This consultation was focused on our overhead line alignment options and access road replacement.
The consultation period was open until Friday 20th October 2023.
For further informaiton, please contact the Community Liaison Manager using the details at the bottom of this page.
About the Project
The existing 132kV switching station at Quoich Tee contains obsolete equipment that has reached end of life and it is no longer possible to obtain spare parts for some of the switchgear. This site forms a critical part of the electrical infrastructure supplying Skye and the Western Isles, and a replacement is essential to ensure security of electricity supply and to allow for the connection of renewable generation.
Following detailed design and engineering work, a solution has been identified that would allow new equipment to be installed within the existing substation whilst keeping the connection to Skye and the Western Isles operating during the construction period. This work has removed the need to construct a new switching station within the Glen, although a new access track and turning area will be required at the existing site and other upgrades will be required to ensure the site complies with current operational and regulatory standards.
Further work will be required in the next regulatory period following the completion of the new overhead line to Skye, and the changes to the site are being designed to accommodate this work without the need to further extend the site in the future.
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
Public Consultation September 2023
SSEN Tranmsission will be hosting a public consultation exhibition for the Quoich Power Station to Switching Station OHL Replacement project.
The event will focus on SSEN's alignment for the overhead line connection and access track replacement.
The event take place on Wednesday 20th September from 2-7pm in the Glengarry Community Hall, 17 A87, Invergarry PH35 4HG.
For further information, please contact the Community Liaison Manager, Ryan Davidson on ryan.davidson@sse.com
Public Consultation Events
Project Documents
Alignment Consultation September 2023
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Quoich Power Station to Switching Station OHL Replacement Sept Event Consultation Postcard Invite
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- 15 September 2023
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- 461 KB
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Quoich Power Station to Switching Station OHL Replacement Sept Event Banners
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- Date:
- 15 September 2023
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- 8.6 MB
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Quoich Power Station to Switching Station OHL Replacement Sept Event Consultation Booklet
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- Date:
- 15 September 2023
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- 8.5 MB
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Quoich Alignment Consultation Document Sept 2023.pdf
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- 29 August 2023
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- 2 MB
Consultation Event - June 2022
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June 2022 public consultation booklet.pdf
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- 26 October 2022
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- 1.8 MB
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