A £20 billion power network upgrade in the north of Scotland will bring more than 1,000 new homes for workers, which will later be available to local communities. The project aims to address housing shortages and boost the local economy.
A £20billion power network upgrade announced will also deliver a major housing boost for the north of Scotland. More than 1,000 houses will be built for the workforce delivering the electricity transmission upgrades in the north of Scotland, and once these projects are completed the homes will become available for people in the local communities.
The homes aim to help ease the region’s housing problems, while their construction will bring jobs as well as enormous benefits to the local economy and communities. Around 400 houses will be built in Aberdeenshire by 2030, with a similar number in the Highlands and other areas in the north of Scotland. SSEN Transmission is working with councils, housing associations and other organisations to support the delivery of the new homes. It is upgrading the transmission network in the north of Scotland to support energy security and the UK’s net zero ambitions. The grid upgrade is critical to powering change and meeting Scotland and the UK’s renewable energy targets, accelerating the company’s delivery to meet the 2030 offshore wind connection dates, known as the Pathway to 2030. As well as new housing, local people will benefit from funding for community projects. The company has set up a £10million regional fund for community groups. Future community funds worth more than £100million are planned, subject to Government approval. Applications are now open for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that support health and wellbeing in communities across Aberdeenshire, Angus, Perth and Kinross, and the north east of Clackmannanshire. Rob McDonald, SSEN Transmission’s managing director, said: “Our £20billion investment in the transmission network is one of the biggest programmes the north of Scotland has seen in decades.
Energy ENERGY HOUSING NORTH SCOTLAND UPGRADE INVESTMENT
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Small businesses targeting share of £20 billion festive spendNew data from the Small Business Saturday campaign found the festive season could deliver a critical boost for the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses as they tackle extended economic difficulties
Read more »
No.7 cream bronzer under £20 hailed as 'better than Chanel' by Bethenny FrankelThere's a 'luxurious' cream bronzer causing quite the stir with make-up shoppers as its hailed for being 'creamy and toasty' by Bethenny Frankel and 'better than Chanel' - and it's under £20
Read more »
Amazon discounts Cat Deeley's 'super duper' Kerastee shampoo to under £20The presenter has revealed the product she uses to tend to her locks.
Read more »
Debenhams' £20 'like a hug' brushed cotton duvet set hailed a 'winter must-have''Really cosy and feels so soft and comfortable. It's like having a warm hug, love my brush cotton duvet set'
Read more »
Shoppers race to buy £20 gadget that makes the 'perfect' toastie in four minutes'My favourite kitchen gadget. Absolutely fantastic, easy to use and easy to wash as it goes in the dishwasher. Can take to work or away with us'
Read more »
'Bought for my daughter and she won't get out of bed'- £20 bedding wins praiseSave money on your heating bills and swap your duvet for this cosy, teddy-like set that has buyers raving they 'never want to leave' their beds
Read more »