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New Creag Dhubh substation to Glen Lochy near Dalmally, Argyll·Under wayPower & Grid

Creag Dhubh to Dalmally 275kV Overhead Line

  • StageIn construction; first of 47 towers assembled, Creag Dhubh substation construction reaching the halfway mark
  • Next milestoneElectrical installation work at the substation by Siemens Energy; continued tower assembly along the 13.3 km route
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: SSEN Transmission, First tower completed on Creag Dhubh-Dalmally →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Electrical installation work at the substation by Siemens Energy; continued tower assembly along the 13.3 km route2 November 2026 · previously: Transformer installation and commissioning at Creag Dhubh substation; erection of the remaining towers on the 47-tower, 13.3km route
  • Stage: In construction; first of 47 towers assembled, Creag Dhubh substation construction reaching the halfway mark2 November 2026 · previously: In construction
  • Next milestone: Transformer installation and commissioning at Creag Dhubh substation; erection of the remaining towers on the 47-tower, 13.3km route6 October 2026 · previously: Electrical installation at Creag Dhubh substation; remaining tower erection

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