Lorg Wind Farm Connection – 132kV Overhead Line Grid Connection Consultation

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) has a legal duty under the Electricity Act 1989 to provide grid connections to new electricity generating developments and has been approached by the developers for Lorg Wind Farm to provide a grid connection to the wider electricity transmission network. The wind farm is located near Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway.

In response to this, SPEN is proposing to construct a new 132kV wood pole overhead line between the wind farm and a suitable point along the electricity transmission line. WSP is working on behalf of SPEN and is currently undertaking the overhead line consultation for this project.

To ensure that all available views and opinions are considered for the ‘Proposed Route’ option, SPEN is undertaking a second non-statutory round of consultation to gather feedback on the ‘Proposed Route’. Your feedback is important to us, and all feedback received will be considered before we submit our planning application.

Have your say

We would like to invite you to our public drop-in event, where you will be able to meet members of the project team and discuss your ideas for the ‘Proposed Route’:

• Wednesday 24 April 2024: 2pm to 7pm, Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn

• We will also be holding an online consultation event on Wednesday 8 May 2024 from 7pm to 8pm.

Further information about the project, including how to register your details for the online event and the option to provide feedback, are available on our project website:

https://www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/lorg_wind_farm.aspx

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend any of the events and would like further information, please contact the project team on the details below:

• Email: lorg-connections@spenergynetworks.co.uk

• Phone: 07552266171

• Write to us: Lorg Grid Connection Project Manager, Scottish Power, 55 Fullarton Drive,

  Glasgow G32 8FA

Should you wish to comment on the ‘Proposed Route’, please respond by 11:59pm on the 20 May 2024. Feedback received after the deadline may not be considered.