Issue - meetings

Update by Regional Customer Relationship Manager, Scottish and Southern Energy and Project Manager (Transmission), Scottish and Southern Energy

The Committee considered a report and update provided by the Regional Customer Relationship Manager, SSE, around the replacement of the subsea cable between Tayvallich and Jura. Discussion took place around: existing power stations; Distribution Supply Operator models and the potential for an increase in future of renewable energy connection requests.

The Committee also gave consideration to a presentation from the Project Manager of SSE’s Inveraray to Crossaig project, the Project Manager confirmed that he would forward this information on to the relevant officer for distribution to Members. Discussion took place around: community engagement; the timeline for phase 2 of the project; future consultation with Members around the project later in the year; and concerns raised by the Tarbert community around the project. The Regional Customer Relationship Manager confirmed that she would forward guidance from the Energy Networks Association to Members in relation to EMF (electromagnetic fields) exposure for dissemination to concerned constituents. Further discussion took place around the landscape management plan being finalised and it was agreed that the Regional Customer Relationship Manager would confirm with Members whether communities would be given a chance to consult on this finalised plan or whether it would be provided on an information only basis.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee agreed to note the contents of the report and information provided.

(Reference: Report by Regional Customer Relationship Manager, SSE, submitted)