ASH input into the design development to convert the Sloy Hydroelectric scheme into a Pumped Storage Scheme
Scottish Ministers have approved plans to convert the Sloy Hydroelectric Scheme into a Pumped Storage Scheme.
The existing hydroelectric scheme came into operation in 1950 with an installed capacity of over 150MW. The extension of the scheme with a new pumping station would enable water to be transferred from Loch Lomond and Loch Sloy during times of low electricity demand and allow the storage of excess energy ready for use during periods of higher demand or less supply.
Key Tasks
Screening and Scoping
EIA coordination and project management
Landscape and visual impact assessment
Landscape mitigation
Landscape design
Stakeholder consultation
Public consultation
What we did
ASH was appointed by SSE Renewables to coordinate and input into the design development of the new pumping station. This involved carrying out a scoping exercise, options appraisal, landscape and visual appraisal and coordination of all environmental inputs culminating in the production of an Environmental Statement to support the Planning Application.
Due to the sensitivity of the Category A listed site located in a National Park, ASH brought in specialist Architects Page+Park to join the design team.
Throughout the process ASH actively consulted with statutory bodies including Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scottish Natural Heritage, SEPA and Transport Scotland in order to ensure that all parties had input into and were satisfied with the final scheme design and associated mitigation proposals.
Section 36 and Listed Building Consent applications were submitted in August 2009 and planning permission was granted in September 2010.
Find out more
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