Dun Law Windfarm overhead line

Dun Law Windfarm is an existing development. The developer has applied to re-power the wind farm to enable it to generate more electricity. We need to increase the capability of the system to enable Dun Law Windfarm to be connected to the grid and comply with our statutory and license obligations.

The preferred route for this OHL is 23km and the development will consist of:

• Construction of a new overhead line, running north-south from the substation at Dun Law Windfarm to a substation north of Galashiels   
• Extension of the substation at Dun Law Windfarm  
• Establishing a permanent compound north of Gala North substation  
• Laying of cable from the compound to Gala North substation  
• Works to connect the replacement overhead line into the new Galashiels to Eccles 132kV overhead line north of Galashiels  
• Removal of the existing line from Smeaton to Galashiels

More information, consultation materials, and feedback forms can be found in our virtual consultation room https://dunlaw.consultation.ai

If you would like a hard copy version of any consultation materials, please contact us. Any materials can also be made available in large print format.

• Consultation Booklet

• Information Boards

• Routeing and Consultation Document

• Routeing Consultation Document Figures

• EMF – The Facts Leaflet

• GDPR Statement

Our virtual consultation room gives you the opportunity to view all the public exhibition material and provide feedback via our online feedback form. A link to this is provided in the virtual consultation room.

Visit the virtual consultation room is available at: https://dunlaw.consultation.ai/

We are consulting the public on our proposals between 12 June and 10 July 2024.

You can view physical consultation materials and share feedback at the following events:

• Monday 24 June at Langlee Community Centre, Marigold Drive, Galashiels TD1 2LP from 3pm to 7pm.
• Tuesday 25 June at Lauder Public Hall, The Avenue, Lauder, TD2 6TD from 3pm to 7pm.
• Thursday 27 June at Carfraemill Hotel, nr Oxton, Lauder, TD2 6RA from 3pm to 7pm. 

You can also share your views by email at dunlawext@spenergynetworks.co.uk or write to Dun Law OHL consultation, c/o AECOM, 1 Tanfield, Edinburgh, EH3 5DA.

There is a feedback form on the virtual consultation room https://dunlaw.consultation.ai

Comments received during this consultation on our preferred route option will be taken into consideration alongside findings of an Environmental Impact Assessment to help identify the final alignment for the replacement overhead lines.

We are planning to hold a second round of consultation events in 2025 to share how we have taken on board your comments and seek feedback on our final proposals before we submit a Section 37 application to the Energy Consents Unit to seek permission for the development.