Creagh Dubh Substation

Client: BAM Nuttall

Location: Inveraray

Key consultants

  • Patterson, Reeves & Partners
  • SSEN
  • Nigel Johnstone
  • Andreas Ottiger

Project duration

47 weeks

Project overview

  • New build project with cast in situ concrete foundations & floor slabs.
  • Structural steel frame, intumescent coated, clad with insulated composite roof and wall panels. High security steel personnel doors and concertina/bi-fold vehicle access doors.
  • Associated internal fit out works.

Key challenges

  • Accommodation in remote area
  • Cleaning and laundering for employee bunkerbins
  • Ice and snow

Key successes or innovations

Excellent working relationships with collaborative approach