Project: Tummel Bridge Power Station FlexaRail Fencing
Location: Tummel Bridge, Perthshire
Main Contractor: Global Infrastructure Scotland Ltd
Type of work: Supply and install Flexarail Fencing System
Project Summary:
Tummel Bridge Power Station underwent extensive refurbishment to remain an essential part of SSE Renewables energy infrastructure and Net Zero ambitions.
Advanced works began in Summer 2021 ahead of the main refurbishment in Spring 2022. This involved dismantling of the existing hydroelectric plant which had been operational since 1933, before construction commenced with rock dowelling, reinforced concrete works, and structural steelwork to prepare the Power Station for an SSER’s subcontractor to arrive and start installing the first phase of the new mechanical electrical plant equipment.
The iconic site is once again generating renewable electricity following the successful installation and energisation of two new hydro power turbines. Stantec’s client, SSE Renewables, undertook a £50 million investment to repower the hydro station and increase its potential output from 34 to 40 megawatts (MW) during optimum conditions.
Tummel Bridge Power Station was officially opened by Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP in November 2024.
Start of project: 28th October 2024
End of project: 12th November 2024
HFBC works:
To supply and install:
- 111.6 m FlexaRail Finial Railing System.
- 1.2 m Finial Single Leaf pedestrian gate.
