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Balfour Beatty<\/a> has secured a \u00a370m contract to deliver overhead line works in the west of Scotland on behalf of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission<\/a> (SSEN Transmission)<\/h2>\n

The two year overhead line works contract will see Balfour Beatty design, construct and engineer the new 37km, 275kV double circuit overhead line, which will connect the two Argyll towns of Inveraray and Lochgilphead.<\/p>\n

The contract forms the first phase of SSEN Transmission\u2019s Inveraray to Crossaig project to reinforce the existing transmission network in the area.<\/p>\n

On completion, the new overhead line will enable renewable wind power facilities<\/a> to be connected to the national electricity network and ensure the continued security of the supply of power throughout the west of Scotland.<\/p>\n

The team will use Building Information Modelling<\/a> (BIM) software and drones to plan and design the line as well as to reduce the need to work at height.<\/p>\n

Ian Currie, managing director of Balfour Beatty\u2019s power transmission and distribution business, said: \u201cWe are committed to delivering this latest overhead line asset with a focus on embedding innovation to continuously improve the safety and productivity of the project.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to supporting the continued delivery of the stable and ongoing supply of electricity to the communities in the west of Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n

Works are due to commence this autumn with completion of the first phase scheduled for 2021. At peak construction, the project will employ a workforce of 220 people including a number of apprentices.<\/p>\n

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