Scottish Power Energy Networks has announced plans to carry out significant network works which will affect Queensferry in the first part of the year.

The £1.2 million project will involve rebuilding the 11,000 volt main overhead line from Queensferry to Newton, Abercorn and Blackness.  A further £400,000 will be spent to refurbish local spurs from this line.

Once complete, the new line should reduce the likelihood of power cuts and improve resilience during stormy periods.

The work is expected to start in February and will be completed by July 2018.  Scottish Power has advised that it may be necessary to interrupt the electricity supply to some properties.  They have promised to notify customers directly were this is necessary.

They have also said activity will be restricted to between 9.00am and 5.00pm in order to limit the impact.

On Saturday 6 January 2018, representatives of Scottish Power will be at the Scot-mid car park from 9am until 2pm to answer questions about the works to be carried out.

Scottish Power has promised to keep us informed of when specific works will affect particular areas and we will make sure to pass this information.