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The Dumfries and Galloway Strategic Reinforcement Project First Round Of The Dumfries and Galloway Strategic Reinforcement Project First round of consultation: summary of feedback February 2016 The Dumfries and Galloway Strategic Reinforcement Project First round of consultation: summary of feedback SP Energy Networks February 2016 Contents Purpose of this document 5 Executive summary 6 1. Introduction 10 1.1 Overview 10 1.2 SPEN’s role 11 1.3 SPEN’s commitment to engagement 11 2. The DGSR Project 12 2.1 About the project 12 2.2 Project development up to the first round of consultation 14 3. The first round of consultation 17 3.1 Overview 17 3.2 Consenting legislation and guidance 17 3.3 Pre-consultation stakeholder engagement 19 3.4 The consultation strategy 20 3.5 The first round of consultation 21 3.6 Who SPEN consulted 27 4. Process for managing responses 32 4.1 Mechanisms for feedback 32 4.2 Processing responses and correspondence 33 4.3 Analytical framework 34 4.4 Quality assurance 36 5. Overview of the feedback received in the first round 37 5.1 Representations received 37 5.2 Stakeholder responses 38 5.3 Presentation of responses 41 5.4 Comments received following the close of consultation 43 6. Summary of comments relating to need case and strategic options 44 6.1 Overview 44 6.2 National and local policy 44 6.3 The case for replacing ageing infrastructure 45 6.4 The case for increasing transmission capacity 46 6.5 The case for improved connectivity for the ‘Moyle’ interconnector 47 6.6 Strategic options 47 6.7 Embedded generation 49 6.8 Undergrounding 49 6.9 Refurbishing or upgrading existing infrastructure 51 6.10 Cost 51 DGSR Project: Summary of Respondents’ Feedback February 2016 from First Round of Consultation 2 7. Summary of comments relating to routeing and siting 54 7.1 Overview 54 7.2 Routeing methodology 54 7.3 Environmental impacts 58 7.4 Landscape and amenity 60 7.5 Socio-economic impacts 62 7.6 Health, safety and security 64 7.7 Engineering, design and construction 67 7.8 Line removal 69 8. Summary of comments relating to preferred corridor and substation siting areas 70 8.1 Overview 70 8.2 Zone 1 70 8.3 Zone 2 73 8.4 Zone 3 75 8.5 Zone 4 78 8.6 Zone 5 79 8.7 Zone 6a 84 8.8 Zone 6b 87 8.9 Substation siting areas near Auchencrosh 88 8.10 Substation siting areas near Newton Stewart 89 8.11 Substation siting areas near Glenlee 91 8.12 Substation siting areas near Dumfries 92 8.13 Harker substation 95 9. Summary of comments relating to the consultation process 96 9.1 Overview 96 9.2 General matters relating to the consultation 96 9.3 The consultation process 99 9.4 Consultation materials 100 9.5 Suggestions for future rounds of consultation 104 10. Evaluation of consultation with members of the public 105 10.1 Overview 105 10.2 Who took part 105 10.3 Ongoing consideration of feedback 107 Glossary 108 DGSR Project: Summary of Respondents’ Feedback February 2016 from First Round of Consultation 3 Figures Figure 2.1: SPT electricity transmission network in South of Scotland Figure 2.2: Overview of routeing methodology Figure 3.1: A-board used at events Appendices Appendix A: Summary of responses from statutory consultees Appendix B: Summary of responses from non-statutory consultees Appendix C: Summary of responses from community and parish councils Appendix D: Summary of responses from local interest organisations and groups Appendix E: Summary of responses from elected representatives Appendix F: Project leaflet Appendix G: Feedback form Appendix H: Scottish Power Transmission: Schedule 9 Statement Appendix I: Statutory Stakeholder Liaison Group (SSLG) Terms of Reference Appendix J: Plans of consultation zones, including 1km boundaries Appendix K: Poster advertising the Dunscore exhibition Appendix L: Copies of letters announcing the Dunscore exhibition Appendix M: Exhibition banners Appendix N: Press release for consultation launch Appendix O: List of media outlets to receive the press release Appendix P: Press release announcing extension of consultation Appendix Q: Example of newspaper advert Appendix R: Letter announcing the extension of the consultation deadline Appendix S: Amended postal envelope Appendix T: Stakeholders consulted in the first round of consultation Appendix U: Copies of letters to stakeholders announcing the consultation launch Appendix V: Public exhibition attendance Appendix W: Examples of pro forma responses DGSR Project: Summary of Respondents’ Feedback February 2016 from First Round of Consultation 4 Purpose of this document SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is pleased to provide the following report summarising the feedback received during the first round of public consultation, carried out over three months in 2015, on the proposed Dumfries and Galloway Strategic Reinforcement Project. The consultation was extended for five weeks to allow as many people as possible to put forward their views. In total more than 1,600 pieces of feedback were received, which have been scrutinised. Since we launched the consultation process a number of significant developments in the wider energy sector materialised that have the potential to influence the scale and nature of the project. Although it remains the case that investment is required to replace the ageing infrastructure in the Dumfries and Galloway region, SP Energy Networks and National Grid, in its role as GB Transmission System Operator, are undertaking further analysis to determine the extent to which changes to subsidy arrangements for onshore wind farms and in the future mix of power generation in Scotland alter plans for the development of the electricity transmission network. The purpose of this work is to determine the most appropriate way forward for the development of the transmission system to maintain its high standard of reliability whilst facilitating development of new generation sources. As was made clear throughout the first round of consultation, the project was in its early stages. In the documentation published last year, we indicated our aim to carry out a second round of consultation in 2016 on preferred routes and substation sites. Given the feedback we have received and the changes that have occurred since then, we believe it is necessary to take more time to consider the issues so that the most appropriate proposal is taken forward to the next stage of the process. Once we have the results of the studies that are underway, we will be in a position to set out any implications on the scope of the project and how the input received during the first round of public consultation has been taken into account. DGSR Project: Summary of Respondents’ Feedback February 2016 from First Round of Consultation 5 Executive summary Background The existing electricity network in Dumfries and Galloway is typically a 132 kilovolt (kV) interconnected system with a separate 275kV circuit from Auchencrosh to Coylton, both in south Ayrshire. Significant developments have taken place since much of the network was constructed in the 1930s and the needs of the electricity system and its different users have changed during this time. The current network has inadequate capacity for the renewable generation that is contracted to connect in south-west Scotland. The infrastructure is also approaching the end of its life and the network is not fit for purpose. It is therefore essential to improve capacity and the security of supply for existing and future users of this network through major investment that will serve for the next 60-70 year period. In response to the existing limitations and constraints, SPEN proposes to develop a new high voltage electricity transmission network of up to 400kV from Auchencrosh to Harker in Cumbria. This upgraded transmission network will replace existing end-of-life infrastructure and enhance local electricity security of supply. It will also provide capacity for future renewable energy connections which are required to meet Scotland’s renewable energy targets, as well as enabling import and export of electricity through the Northern Ireland (‘Moyle’) interconnector. As part of the upgrade, SPEN also intends to remove approximately 130km of existing 132kV lattice steel tower overhead line infrastructure that is no longer required. The DGSR Project consists of proposals for: A new high voltage overhead line of up to 400kV from Auchencrosh, in South Ayrshire, through Dumfries and Galloway, to Harker, near Carlisle; Two new 132kV overhead lines from Glenlee to Tongland and from Glenlee to Kendoon; Four new high voltage substations at Auchencrosh, Newton Stewart, Glenlee and Dumfries; and Removing around 130km of existing 132kV overhead electricity lines. First round of consultation SPEN attaches great importance to the effect that its work may have on the environment and on local communities. In seeking to achieve ‘least disturbance’, SPEN has sought to engage with key stakeholders including local communities and others who may have an interest in the project at a stage where they can have an influence on the development of its proposals. The first round of consultation, which took place during 2015, is intended to be the first of up to four rounds of consultation in advance of consent applications being submitted to the Scottish Ministers and the Secretary of State for Environment and Climate Change. The first round of consultation focused on preferred corridors for a high voltage overhead line and preferred siting areas for four new high voltage substations. SPEN posted leaflets (Appendix F) to more than 14,000 homes and businesses within a kilometre of the preferred corridors in parts of South Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway and Cumbria. The DGSR Project: Summary of Respondents’ Feedback February 2016 from First Round of Consultation 6 leaflet provided an overview of the project, explained how people could find out more detailed information and set out how they could make their views known.
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