APAG Update

TIME FOR AN UPDATE, which may help those new to the group and those who may have missed a piece of information in this long process.

In May 2023 SSEN announced their proposals for the TKUP, (Tealing to Kintore OHL with 2 new substations- now at Tealing(Emmock) and Fetteresso (Hurlie).

Following consultation events in May 2023, which many folk were unaware of- hence the formation of groups including APAG along the proposed route, SSEN invited feedback which was published in Report on Consultation in Dec 2023. Please see documents on SSEN Transmission's website (https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/kintore-tealing-400kv-ohl-connection/  --- see documents tab), APAG's website and featured post on our FB page. Some amendments to to the route were proposed.

SSEN then held further events this March 2024. These were consultation events for the substations and the Northern part of the route as it had changed considerably following the relocation of the new substation at Fetteresso. The other events were advertised as information events. Feedback was invited, and for the substations and Northern part would be considered and included in a second Report on Consultation due to be published this week by SSEN. We have been told previously that the route around some other areas will also be considered. The March consultation was also the final consultation on the substations.

The letters recieved at the weekend are what we would expect- to inform residents of the forthcoming consultation (the final one) on the OHLs, now scheduled for September. At this consultation, the alignment (positioning of pylons) should be made known.

APAG are seeking clarification from SSEN that letters have been sent accurately to properties (i.e. those within 1km of route)

From what we understand landowners have received some maps showing proposed pylon routes, as potentially the pylons will be on their land

Following the consultation events in September, feedback will be invited back from residents and interested bodies.

Plans will be submitted later this year for the substations to Angus Council.

Planning for the overhead lines and pylons goes to the Energy Consents Unit, Scottish Govt later this year/ early next year.

APAG will keep you informed of each stage and how you can be involved/feedback/ object.

We advise EVERYONE to attend the forthcoming SSEN events in September. APAG have asked for clarification regarding arrangements for those who work during consultation times or unable to attend due to holidays/ work commitments, etc