Quoich Power Station to Switching Station OHL Replacement

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.