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SSEN Transmission has announced a revised start date for its major cable replacement project in Aberdeen.
The project, which will see the replacement of 10km of 132kV cables between Redmoss and Clayhills substations, will now commence on Monday 20th January, following a delay due to adverse weather conditions.
The project, undertaken by SSEN Transmission and contractor Balfour Beatty, aims to enhance the security and reliability of the electricity supply for the city.
Temporary road restrictions will be in place along several routes throughout the 10-month project duration, including Wellington Road, Great Southern Road, West Tullos Road, Fonthill Road, Ferryhill Road, Millburn Street, and Whinhill Road.
SSEN Transmission is working closely with Aberdeen City Council to implement traffic management measures and ensure public and workforce safety during construction.
Michael Dunn, Senior Project Manager for SSEN Transmission, commented: "We are working closely with our contractors and Aberdeen City Council in respect of the traffic management arrangements for this project, and we would like to thank the public for their patience as we carry out this work which is vital to a secure, reliable power supply for the city.
"The Redmoss and Clayhills Substations form an integral part of the overall Aberdeen City 132kV ring network but the existing 132kV cables are reaching the end of their operational life, and are the last gas filled circuits in the Aberdeen ring network to be replaced.
"While road restrictions will be necessary to allow our contractors to carry out the work safely, the replacement cables will utilise our existing underground duct network, which will minimise excavation works, traffic management and road closures as far as possible.
"This replacement and re-energisation project will complete the Aberdeen ring network gas filled cable upgrade process, providing improved operational flexibility and resilience in line with our goal to aim for 100% transmission network reliability for homes and businesses."
