Traquair Village Hall - Public Consultataion

Notice of Public Consultation Event – Cross Border Connection

SP Energy Networks is holding public consultation events to which members of the local community and other interested parties are invited. It is an opportunity to find out more about its proposals for the proposed Cross Border Connection – Gala North to Scottish Border (SP Energy Network’s Project).

The proposed SP Energy Network’s Project consists of three elements to the proposals:
The construction of a new double circuit 400kV overhead line, running north-south from Gala North substation proposed near Lauder, to the proposed Teviot substation.
The construction of the proposed Teviot substation; and
The construction of a new 400kV overhead line running from the Teviot substation to a point at the border.


The proposed line would be between 75km and 85km, running from the proposed new Gala North substation to a point at the Scotland-England border, south of Newcastleton. The line would connect to the new proposed Teviot substation, which would potentially be located close to Whitrope. The proposed overhead line would use a 400kV double circuit line supported by steel lattice towers.

Full project information will be available online from 9th Sept 2024, which can be accessed at
spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/cross_border_connection.aspx.

In-person events are planned to be held at the below locations at the following dates and times:

Tuesday 24 September 2024 – Traquair Village Hall (10am-1pm); Walkerburn Village Hall (3-7pm)

Wednesday 25 September 2024 – Newcastleton Village Hall (3-7pm)

Thursday 26 September 2024 – Hermitage Village Hall (10am-1pm)

Monday 30 September 2024 – Lauder Public Hall (10am-1pm); Stow Town Hall (3-7pm)

Tuesday 01 October 2024 – Teviothead Village Hall (10am-1pm); Forman Memorial Hall (3-7pm)

Thursday 03 October 2024 – Kirkhope Parish Hall (10am-1pm); Yarrow Hall (3-7pm)

Monday 07 October 2024 – Hawick Town Hall (10am-1pm); Caddonfoot Village Hall (3-7pm)

At all events interested parties will have the opportunity to learn more about the SP Energy Network’s Project and provide feedback to SP Energy Networks.

Interested parties wishing to make comment can do so from the 23rd September to 28th October 2024 by the following:
Email: info@crossborderconnection.co.uk
Find out more information at
www.spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages/cross_border_connection.aspx
Respond using your freepost envelope and feedback form (look out for it in the mail)
Call the project Freephone number 020 3861 3742

Please note that comments made to SP Energy Networks are not representations to Scottish Borders Council. When the application is submitted there will be an opportunity to make representations to Scottish Borders Council as part of the planning process.