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Fort Augustus to Skye (Edinbane, Broadford, Ardmore)·In developmentPower & Grid

Skye Reinforcement

  • StageConsented; Section 37 consent granted by the Scottish Government, project moving to the delivery phase
  • Next milestoneDelivery, including replacement of Broadford and Edinbane substations
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: SSEN Transmission, Skye upgrade granted consent →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Delivery, including replacement of Broadford and Edinbane substations2 November 2026 · previously: Main construction ramp-up; Broadford/Edinbane substation works
  • Stage: Consented; Section 37 consent granted by the Scottish Government, project moving to the delivery phase2 November 2026 · previously: Consented (Jun 2025), mobilising into construction
  • Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: Under way
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: ~£690m (reported by New Civil Engineer)

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