Road closed and power cuts after electricity pole catches fire
SSEN believes the fault was caused by a previous lightning strike which had damaged equipment near Rosehill Farm.
SSEN believes the fault was caused by a previous lightning strike which had damaged equipment near Rosehill Farm.
The major infrastructure project will see the existing 132kV transmission line, between Inveraray and Crossaig, decommissioned and replaced by a 275kV overhead line,
SSEN wants feedback on its proposals to replace the submarine cable connecting Carradale to Arran.
A Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks spokesperson said: ‘We would like to apologise to all of those affected by the interruption to the supplies in Campbeltown.’
Customers in vulnerable situations who may be concerned about the impact of these works are asked to join SSEN’s Priority Services Register, where 24 hour support is available for those who need extra help.
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