Stannergate 132kV Substation and Network Rail Feeder Station

May/August 2024 feedback period now closed

We would like to extend thanks to all members of the public, local stakeholders and other interested parties who took the time to attend our consultation events and provide feedback on our proposals for the Stannergate 132kV Substation and Network Rail Feeder Station.

The feedback period for providing comments following the events we held in May and August 2024 closed on 5 September. All responses received are being reviewed and considered by the project team ahead of our formal planning submission to Dundee City Council.

Although the consultation period has closed, we will continue to engage with all effected stakeholders and aim to provide a further update when the planning application is submitted.

About the Project

SSEN Transmission are developing proposals to replace and upgrade Dundee’s high voltage electricity network.

Now approaching 60 years of service, many of the Transmission assets in Dundee have either exceeded or are nearing the end of their economic and operational capability. We are therefore consulting on proposals to build a new 132kV substation in the Stannergate area (near Dundee Harbor). This site will provide a location to replace the existing Dudhope substation, which helps provides power to Dundee. In addition, our proposals for this project include a new 132kV feeder station to support Network Rail’s ambitions to electrify the rail network within Scotland’s Central Belt. 

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.