Scottish Hydro Electric (SHE) Transmission have finalised plans to arrange transportation of two 89 tonne electrical transformers from Bristol docks to a new substation at Braco in Perth and Kinross.
Due to the weight and size of the transformers, a specialist haulier has been employed to ensure safe delivery of the units. Alley Heavy Haulage will work in conjunction with the Police and Roads Authority to deliver both units to their new home in Scotland with the minimum of disruption to other road users.
Keith Inglis, SHE Transmission Project Manager explains the operation in detail: “Both transformers were constructed in Porto, Portugal and have been shipped to the Docks at Bristol. We have employed an industry specialist to complete the last leg of the journey by road using a highly technical transport system.
“Due to the transformers dense weight and size, there is requirement to use a 30m long, 7 axle multi steer trailer for each transformer that can be manipulated to manoeuvre around obstacles. Due to the nature and size of the delivery it will be escorted throughout the journey to ensure the safety of members of public.”
Detailed surveys of the route have been undertaken and where necessary we will use measures to protect the carriageway from the exceptional weight of the transformer.
The new transformers are required at Braco as part of the Beauly to Denny project, which will transport renewable electricity from the north of Scotland.
Details of the route are as follows:
Monday 6 October
08:00 hrs - Leave overnight parking location and travel on A9 to Greenloaning
08:30 – 09:00 hrs - Arrive at Greenloaning and leave the A9 onto A822
09:30 – 10:30 hrs – Leave A822 at junction with B8033
11:00 – 12:00 hrs – Leave B8033 at substation access
Thursday 9 October
08:00 hrs - Leave overnight parking location and travel on A9 to Greenloaning
08:30 – 09:00 hrs - Arrive at Greenloaning and leave the A9 onto A822
09:30 – 10:30 hrs – Leave A822 at junction with B8033
10:30 – 11:30 hrs – Leave B8033 at substation access