After nearly a century of service, Scotland’s oldest electricity transmission line is finally being dismantled. The line, known as “G-Route”, was originally constructed in 1929 to provide power to the local shipyards and heavy industries in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
As the ageing steel towers have reached the end of their operational lifespan, specialist engineers have been working to bring them down. In their place, modernised towers called “Tridents” are being erected. These new towers, made of wood, are smaller and more efficient than their predecessors.
The removal of the historic G-Route transmission line marks the end of an era for the region. The project represents a significant step towards modernising the area’s electrical infrastructure and ensuring a reliable power supply for years to come.
The transition to the new Tridents towers signals a shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy transmission methods. The replacement of the old steel towers with wood towers demonstrates a commitment to improving efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of the region’s power infrastructure
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