Success in Completion of New-Build Substation

Success in Project Completion

Recently FSHV successfully completed a new build substation project for our valued client Scottish Power Energy Networks.

Benbrack Substation located near the town of Dalmellington in East Ayrshire will distribute  energy generated by Benbrack Wind Farm to the local areas.

The project involved taking on a platform at 500mm below finished ground level, 33kv switchgear building, transformer bund, and various types of foundation along with installing ducting, cable troughs, drawpits, earthing, palisade fencing, and upfilling the platform to finished level with and access road going through the substation.

See our projects page for more snapshots of Benbrack Substation work in progress . 

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A Collaborative Effort

FSHV would like to thank SPEN for another opportunity to provide our civil engineering solutions within the energy sector.

FSHV would also like to thank all staff involved in the project as well as all who played a pivotal role in the successful completion of Benbrack Substation. 

Mabey Hire, who are one of our valued suppliers, collaborated with FSHV to provide the design and supply of the formwork for the construction of the new-build Benbrack Substation discussed the recent success of the project with Project Scotland November magazine.

Check out the below link (page 10) for the full article!

Positive energy for substation project | Project Scotland

Looking Ahead

The completion of the this project is part of FSHV’s broader strategy to contribute to the development of resilient, high-performance infrastructure across Scotland and the whole of the UK. With an ongoing commitment to quality, environmental and health & safety, the company is positioned to continue playing a key role in the advancement of critical energy and utility projects across Scotland’s central belt.

FSHV are prepared to take on additional challenges in the energy sector, with future plans to expand and upgrade other components of the grid to ensure that energy needs are met efficiently and sustainably.