General FAQ
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- 01 - What stage is the project at?
- 02 - What consultation has there been?
- 03 - Why does the line need to be built?
- 04 - Why is a 400kV line needed?
- 05 - What difference does the fact that SHETL and SPT are regulated companies make?
- 06 - Why are renewable energy schemes being developed?
- 07 - What will happen if the upgraded line is not built?
- 08 - How long will the project take to build?
- 09 - Is the new line being built on the same route as the existing one and what will happen to the old towers?
- 10 - How many towers will there be?
- 11 - What height will the towers be?
- 12 - Will the towers be the same height as the Wallace Monument?
- 13 - Will the new line be close to any properties?
- 14 - Will the new line encroach in any scenic areas?
- 15 - Will the existing line through Cairngorms National Park be changed?
- 16 - How many times will the line cross the A9?
- 17 - Has putting the line under ground been considered?
- 18 – Why not use subsea cables instead?
- 19 - Why not strengthen the east coast line instead?
- 20 - What environmental studies have been undertaken?
- 21 - What about the overall ecological impact of the proposed overhead line?
- 22 - What will be the overall effect on ancient or semi-natural woodland areas?
- 23 - Have tourism interests been considered?
- 24 - Have electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) been considered?
- 25 - How much will the project cost?
- 26 - Who will pay for the project?
- 27 - How will the new line be built and the existing line dismantled?
