Overview
Status: Project Assessment
Public Consultation - November 2024
We are holding a statutory pre-application consultation event for our proposed Foyers Substation Works project. The pre-application process is a key first step in the Town and Country planning process for this planning application.
The event will be held on:
Date: 28 November 2024
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Venue: The Wildside Centre, Whitebridge, IV2 6UN
The project is required to upgrade the two existing transformer assets at Foyers Power Station which are coming to the end of their operational life and need replacing.
The project will consist of an upgrade and extension of the existing transformer compound at Foyers Power Station, a replacement underground cable and an extension at Foyers Switching Station.
Please note: In April 24, we held a statutory pre-application consultation event for this project, however due to a change in land take requirements around Foyers Power Station, we are now required to re-start this process.
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About the Project
The project is to replace the existing transformers at the Foyers pumped storage hydro electric power station substation. This includes replacing the existing underground cable connection between the substation and the existing Foyers switching station with a new underground cable.
To accommodate this upgrade the Foyers switching station also requires an extension on one side.
Why is the Project Required?
The works are to enable continued export of renewable electricity generation from the Power Station to the National Grid Transmission network, driven by operational requirements and asset condition assessments of the affected existing transformers serving the Foyers Power Stations.
The two existing transformer assets at Foyers Power Station, which convert the 18kV output to 275kV for export to the Transmission network are coming to the end of their operational life and need replacing. The consequent deterioration in their condition poses a risk of failure, meaning the power station would no longer be able to generate renewable energy risking reliability of supply to customers.
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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Public Consultation - November 2024
We are holding a statutory pre-application consultation event for our proposed Foyers Substation Works project. The pre-application process is a key first step in the Town and Country planning process for this planning application.
The event will be held on:
Date: 28 November 2024
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Venue: The Wildside Centre, Whitebridge, IV2 6UNThe project is required to upgrade the two existing transformer assets at Foyers Power Station which are coming to the end of their operational life and need replacing.
The project will consist of an upgrade and extension of the existing transformer compound at Foyers Power Station, a replacement underground cable and an extension at Foyers Switching Station.
Please note: In April 24, we held a statutory pre-application consultation event for this project, however due to a change in land take requirements around Foyers Power Station, we are now required to re-start this process. -
Pre-Application Consultation Event - April 2024
On Thursday 25 April 2024 we held a public consultation event regarding the Foyers Substation Works, held at Stratherrick Public Hall.
This consultation event was the first of two planned public consultation events following the submission of our Proposal of Application Notice (PAN). The PAN submission triggers the initial formal Town and Country Planning (major application), consultation process for this site—including the 12-week (minimum) pre-application consultation period.
The consultation period remains open until 25 May, and we would like to thank all of those who took the time to attend our consultation event.
Should you have any questions regarding the consultation, please contact the Community Liaison Manager.
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Public Consultation Feedback
On Wednesday 19th October 2022 we held a public consultation event regarding the Foyers Substation Works, held at Stratherrick Public Hall. This consultation event was the first of two planned public consultation events following the submission of our Proposal of Application Notice (PAN). The PAN submission triggers the initial formal Town and Country Planning (major application), consultation process for this site—including the 12-week (minimum) pre-application consultation period.
The consultation period has now ended and we are assessing the feedback we have received.
Should you have any questions regarding the consultation, please contact the Community Liaison Manager.
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Consultation Event
SSEN Transmission will be hosting a public consultation event for this project on 19th October 2022 in Stratherrick Public Hall, Gorthleck, Inverness, IV2 6YS from 2-7pm. The event will kick off a 28 day consultation period, for stakeholders and members of the public to submit their feedback. The consultation period will end on 16th November 2022 at 5pm.
Documents
Document Downloads
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Foyers Consultation Booklet - November 2024
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- 14 November 2024
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- 5.4 MB
The consultation booklet for the November 2024 pre-application consultation
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Foyers Event Poster- Nov 24
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- 14 November 2024
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- 496.1 KB
A copy of the poster used to help advertise the November 2024 pre-application consultation.
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Foyers Consultation Summary Report - Nov 2024
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- 08 November 2024
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- 7 MB
This document details the feedback received regarding our April 2024 consultation, and our responses to feedback.
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Foyers - Consultation Advert - Nov 24
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- 06 November 2024
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- 413.8 KB
The postcard used to help advertise the November 2024 public consultation event
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Foyers Substation PAN Boundary - November 2024
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- 06 November 2024
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- 714.9 KB
A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) was submitted to The Highland Council on the 06/11/24 giving notice of our community engagement intentions relating to the extension of the existing Foyers switching station. This document is the accompanying location plan.
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Woodland Report - Foyers - October 2024.pdf
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- 28 October 2024
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- 2 MB
Scottish Woodlands carried out a woodland condition assessment on the forest resource surrounding the substation to consider the likely impacts the development will have on forestry. This document download is a copy of the subsequent assessment report they produced.
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Foyers Proposed Site Plan - April 24
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- 23 April 2024
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- 16.5 MB
This document provides an update to our stakeholders about the project, produced April, 2024.
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Consultation Booklet April 2024
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- 12 April 2024
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- 4.2 MB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project and was provided during our consultation in April 2024.
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Consultation Booklet Oct 2022
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- 13 October 2022
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- 11.9 MB
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Foyers Substation Upgrade Consultation Document Figures 3.1 to 6.1 Bound.pdf
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- 13 October 2022
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- 17.2 MB
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Foyers Substation Upgrade Consultation Document.pdf
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- 13 October 2022
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- 770.9 KB
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