THE controversial Beauly to Denny power line has been nominated for a top
engineering prize.
The structure attracted protests over claims it disfigured vast swatches of
the Highlands, but now it has been nominated for the Saltire Civil
Engineering Awards 2017.
It s 400kV overhead electricity transmission line carries energy from
windfarms and other renewable energy schemes in the north to consumers in
the south.
The project doubles the renewable energy capacity of the network, however
at the time of building, opponents questioned the cost of the scheme and
its impact on the landscape.
The awards, which are run in partnership between the Institution of Civil
Engineers Scotland and the Saltire Society, are one of the highest honours
for engineering excellence in Scotland.
Running for more than 30 years, it showcases the best of Scottish projects
and celebrates the ingenuity of the civil engineers who design, build and
maintain these structures.
Previous winners include the Forth Road Bridge reopening, The Helix urban
park, M74 Completion Project, and Pulpit Rock.
Among this year’s 14 nominees are the £32.1million Selkirk Flood Protection
Scheme, the Edinburgh Gateway Station on the main Edinburgh to Aberdeen
railway line.
The Glasgow Subway modernisation and the M8 Motorway Improvements project
in central Scotland are also up for an award.
Convenor of the judging panel, Ainslie McLaughlin, said: “The history and
prestige of these awards always attract entrants of the highest standard
and it is great to see such a wide range of entrants this year. It is
immensely rewarding to be able to visit them to gain a better understanding
of the amazing but often unsung job that engineers do and their
contribution to our quality of life and economy.”
Programme Director of the Saltire Society, Sarah Mason said: “We believe it
is important to recognise the achievements of the industry and the projects
that are integral to our daily lives.”
The winners will be announced at an ceremony at the National Museum for
Scotland, in Edinburgh on October 24.
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