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Final documents

South West Scotland Renewables Connection Project
Environmental Statement
Scoping Report

Executive Summary
Final Report (PDF 7.4MB)

Scoping Report
Final Report (PDF 531Kb)

Report Figures
Figure 1.1 (PDF 1.6MB)
Figure 1.2 (PDF 7.4MB)
Figure 5.1 (PDF 1.3MB)
Figure 5.2 (PDF 853Kb)
Figure 5.3 (PDF 4MB)
Figure 5.4 (PDF 699Kb)
Figure 5.5 (PDF 4MB)
Figure 5.6 (PDF 797Kb)
Figure 5.7 (PDF 4.1MB)
Figure 5.8 (PDF 721Kb)
Figure 5.9 (PDF 3.1MB)
Figure 5.10 (PDF 3.8MB)
Figure 5.11 (PDF 1MB)
Figure 5.12 (PDF 1.2MB)
Figure 6.1 (PDF 1.6MB)
Figure 7.1 (PDF 2.3MB)
Figure 7.2 (PDF 1.9MB)
Figure 8.1 (PDF 4.8MB)
Figure 11.1 (PDF 1.9MB)
Figure 13.1 (PDF 1.9MB)

More information

For more information regarding the project or to submit a consultation response (by 22nd October 2007),
please contact:

The South West Scotland Project Manager
ScottishPower Energy Networks
New Alderston House
Dove Wynd
Strathclyde Business Park
Bellshill
ML4 3FF

or email:
swscotland.projectmanager@
sppowersystems.com

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South West Scotland Renewables Connection Project
Scoping Report

Background

This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Report provides information in relation to the proposed South West Scotland Renewables Connection Project (SWS Project) which comprises a number of proposed overhead transmission lines and underground cables, with associated substation works, required to connect seven proposed wind farms to the electricity network.

The Scoping Process

Each overhead line is a Schedule 2 development under The Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2000.

The EIA Regulations provide for obtaining a Scoping Opinion from Scottish Ministers (as the determining authority) as to the environmental effects to be considered in the EIA. To inform the process, the Scoping Report identifies aspects of the SWS Project of possible environmental significance and highlights the key issues that will be addressed in the EIA, for comment. Additional objectives of the Scoping Report are:

to establish the availability of baseline environmental data
to define a survey and assessment framework from which a comprehensive overall assessment can be produced
to invite statutory and non-statutory consultees to identify any concerns that they might have in relation to the scheme; to comment on the proposed methodologies; and to provide and receive information relevant to the scheme
to consider the way in which the findings are presented in the Environmental Statement.

Consultation

The Scottish Government will consult a number of consultees on the scope of the EIA. LUC are also approaching a number of additional consultees for information to inform the EIA.

Should you wish to provide information to inform the EIA or require further information regarding the SWS Project, please contact SP Energy Networks at the address below. Responses would be appreciated by 22nd October 2007.

The South West Scotland Project Manager
ScottishPower Energy Networks
New Alderston House
Dove Wynd
Strathclyde Business Park
Bellshill
ML4 3FF

by e-mail to swscotland.projectmanager@sppowersystems.com