There is a 132kv overhead line connection proposed, spanning 20km between the proposed Glendye windfarm (North of Laurencekirk) and the existing Fetteresso Substation by Stonehaven. It is to be delivered via a line of 13m tall steel poles. In the photos above it's represented by the pale blue dashed line.
This will take the powerline right over the scenic Cairn O Mount, one of Scotland's most beautiful roads and a key part of our local infrastructure.
There is as a result concern about how this will affect our landscape.
Please let Mearns Councillor Tracey Smith know your views on this proposal- and if you feel strongly, you can then submit a complaint with the below details:
The Section 37 application is viewable on Energy Consents Unit’s website: www.energyconsents.scot. On the page you simply need to scroll down and select 'search current and past applications' You can then click 'Advanced Search' and search 5197 in the applicant case reference number for it to come up. The application reference for this proposal is: ECU0005197.
You'll be able to have your say by adding a 'representation'.
You can find out more about the proposal here: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/glendye-windfarm-connection/