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Energy / Final two wind farm substation transformers to make overnight journey

Photo: Viking Energy wind farm

ANOTHER police escorted convoy of two grid transformers between Lerwick and the Viking Energy wind farm construction site is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (6 September).

The convoy will leave Greenhead Base in Lerwick at 10.30pm and travel along the A970. It is expected to arrive at the new access road at Sandwater by 3am on Wednesday (7 September).

The final two transformers will make up part of the new Viking Energy substation. The first two transformers were delivered to the construction site in late June.

Viking Energy wind farm stakeholder manager Aaron Priest said: “The final two grid transformers are expected to be delivered to the construction site by 3am on Wednesday 7 September and due to their size, we require a police escort to safely move them from Lerwick Port.

“In advance, we’d like to thank drivers and residents for their patience while the delivery takes place. Public safety is paramount and in co-operation with Police Scotland, our team will do their very best to keep any disruption to a minimum.”

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