Residents in Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to submit their views over a planned electricity reinforcement scheme in the region.

The Kendoon to Tongland 132kV Reinforcement Project aims to modernise the network between Kendoon and Tongland as the existing 132,000 volt system is coming towards the end of its operational life.

SP Energy Networks said the consultation, which has been ongoing since November, aims to gather local views on on detailed route alignments for the new overhead lines, including potential locations for the steel towers and wooden poles that will support them, and working areas and construction accesses.


Subject to final approval, SP Energy Networks hopes to have the new system in use by 2023.

Colin Brown, SP Energy Networks Project Manager, said: "We had a good turnout at the exhibitions we held in Kirkcudbright, Mossdale and New Galloway in November, and we have received a range of comments.

"However, there is still time for anyone who wishes to put forward their views to review the documents and submit their feedback."

Copies of the project documents are available to view at the following information points:

• Dalry Library, Main Street, St. John’s Town of Dalry, DG7 3UP. Tel: 01644 430234

• Kirkcudbright Library, Daar Road Offices, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JG. Tel: 01557 331240

• Dumfries Ewart Library, Catherine Street, Dumfries, DG1 1JB. Tel: 01387 253820

• Dumfries Planning Office, Kirkbank, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HS

Residents have until Friday, 26 January to submit their comments on the scheme. For more information, visit here.

(LM/MH)