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Balfour Beatty<\/a> has been awarded an \u00a385m contract to deliver the second phase of overhead line works in the West of Scotland between Port Ann and Crossaig, on behalf of SSEN Transmission<\/a><\/h2>\n

Phase two of the scheme will see Balfour Beatty design, construct, and engineer a new 45km 275kV double circuit overhead line between the existing substations at Port Ann and Crossaig.<\/p>\n

Once operational the new power line will reinforce the network in the region and facilitate the connection of new renewable energy<\/a> to the grid, playing a key role in the UK\u2019s transition to net zero emissions.<\/p>\n

The award follows the successful energisation of the\u00a0first phase\u00a0of the\u00a0project, which saw Balfour Beatty install 37km of 275kV double circuit line from Inveraray to Port Ann.<\/p>\n

The team will use BIM software and drones<\/a> to plan and design the line reducing safety risks, while improving both the quality and efficiency of works.<\/p>\n

Phase two enabling works have already commenced, with completion of the whole project expected in 2023. At peak construction, the scheme will employ a workforce of approximately 300 people, as well as providing a number of apprenticeship opportunities.<\/p>\n

A better, greener future<\/h3>\n

Ian Currie, managing director of Balfour Beatty\u2019s Power Transmission and Distribution business said: \u201cThrough our long-standing relationship with SSEN Transmission, we will continue to utilise our expert capability to help provide the necessary upgrades to the Argyll area and beyond\u201d.<\/p>\n

Keith Inglis, project director of SSEN Transmission said: \u201cThis is great news for Balfour Beatty, SSEN Transmission, and of course those relying upon the Transmission Network in the Argyll peninsula.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe award of this next phase to Balfour Beatty builds upon the success in phase 1<\/a> but also numerous other projects we have collaborated on in the past 10 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

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