RICS Award 2018 - Caithness-moray Electricity Network Reinforcement

19th April 2018

Top Project of the Year 2018, Scotland — Caithness-Moray Electricity Network Reinforcement in the RICS Awards (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

The Caithness-Moray electricity network reinforcement took the top prize after being named winner in the infrastructure category, one of eight in the RICS Awards 2018 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh. The awards aim to celebrate inspirational initiatives in the land, property and construction sectors.

Over 37 of Scotland's most impressive and community beneficial property schemes battled it out for top honours at the RICS Awards 2018, Scotland. TV presenter, Catriona Shearer - best known for presenting BBC Scotland - hosted this year's sell-out ceremony, held at The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh, which attracted over 200 property professionals.

The highly acclaimed Project of the Year title is presented to the scheme which demonstrates overall outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area.

The £1.1bn Caithness-Moray project represents the largest investment in the north of Scotland's electricity network since the hydro development era of the 1950s and is the largest capital investment project undertaken by the Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSE) group to date. Judges commended SSE for highlighting the importance of a long-term investment commitment to energy production and its transmission from the connection of remote wind farms in Caithness along the sea bed to the north-east corner of Scotland.

This highly technical project required a significant degree of logistical planning, project management, safety procedures and engagement with the local community. This project is a leading exemplar for the need and benefits of investing in Scotland's infrastructure.

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