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Heathlands Wind Farm Connection

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has been contracted by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) to connect the proposed Heathland Wind Farm to the national grid. Heathland Wind Farm is located approximately 10 km southwest of West Calder, West Lothian and approximately 15 km east of Wishaw.

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) have a licence obligation to provide electricity generators with a connection to the electrical system in this area. In line with this, SPEN is proposing a grid connection comprising a new wood pole 132 kilovolt (kV) overhead line (OHL) will connect Heathland Wind Farm to the electricity transmission system at Wishaw Substation. 

2nd Round of Public Consultation

2nd Round of Public Consultation

Following receipt of the Scoping Opinion from the ECU, the next stage of the project involves the assessment of the possible impacts of the proposed route. This is known as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Proposed Route (opens in a new window)

2nd Rd Consutlation Leaflet (opens in a new window)

Virtual Consultation Room (opens in a new window)

Before we begin the EIA, SPEN would like to hear your views on the proposed route and are holding a second round of public consultation events at the following times and locations:

Monday 20th May 2024, 3pm to 7pm

Willie Waddell Community Centre, Main St Forth, Lanark ML11 8AA

Contact details - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (opens in a new window)

Thursday 23rd May 2024, 3pm to 7pm

Jim Foley Community Centre, John Street,

Wishaw, ML2 7TG

Jim Foley Community Centre - North Lanarkshire Council (opens in a new window)

Contact information can be found below at the bottom of this page.

Routeing Stage

EIA Scoping Stage

Public Consultation Documents

Please note - Comments at this stage are informal and are made to allow SPEN to determine whether changes to our preferred route are necessary. Following establishment of the proposed route, SP Energy Networks intends to submit an application to the Scottish Ministers for consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 and deemed planning permission under section 57 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997. Following this, the Scottish Government will undertake a formal consultation, during which there will be further opportunity to comment on our proposals directly to Scottish Ministers.

 

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