SSEN – 11kV Tongue Powerline

John Gunn and Sons Ltd. were appointed to install a new 11kV cable between Kinloch, Tongue and on to Hope Lodge in Sutherland, a total distance of 17 kilometres.

As part of the works, John Gunn and Sons were responsible for the following elements;

  • Installation of 1.5km of EV ducting on A836.
  • Installation of 15.5km of 11kV cable installation works through road verges, agricultural land, peatland and hillsides.
  • Joint Bay construction.
  • Concrete plinth and transformer base works, and
  • Road surfacing and reinstatement works.