NPF2 Action Programme – Action 19

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Action

Reinforce Beauly - Keith overhead electricity transmission line.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

103, 105, 158, Map 10, Annex- National Development 11

Contribution to NPF Strategy

  • Helps realise the potential of renewable energy resources and facilitates the generation of power and heat from clean, low carbon sources.
  • Expands opportunities for communities and businesses by promoting environmental quality and good connectivity.
  • Supports strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
  • Helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change
MilestonesPost 2009 - Planning and delivery of reinforcements including environmental assessment and appropriate assessment t o define mitigation and compensation measures to protect Natura 2000 sites, biodiversity, including siting and design, minimise effects on communities, the historic environment, landscapes, soil, water and an assessment of carbon impacts

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd, Scottish Government (Energy Directorate)
Ofgem, Highland Council, Moray Council, SEPA, SNH
Progress

Two reinforcements currently underway: a new substation at Knocknagael; and replacement of conductors on the existing Beauly-Blackhillock-Kintore overhead line. Ofgem approval to proceed on both projects was secured in March 2010.

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