The measures that will be implemented this autumn concern both the overhead and sea cable alternative. The company will therefore stick to the schedule regardless of the final solution and choice of route.

”Statnett will act in accordance with whatever decision is made. We are open with regard to which solutions and routes that are chosen in the end. Our schedule for this autumn has been prepared to ensure that work can commence as quickly as possible once the final decisions have been made,” says Communications Director Tor Inge Akselsen.

Open process
It has still not been decided whether the power line will be constructed as an overhead line or as a sea cable. The Norwegian government has decided to re-examine the sea cable alternative. At the same time, the local authorities have been invited to discuss the final design of the approved route. In the meantime, the physical construction activities will be limited to those that are common for both the chosen line and a potential sea cable.

”We have decided to prepare a schedule and implement individual measures to ensure that the work on the power line is delayed as little as possible. The surveys/studies?? will factor in that different alternatives may arise,” Akselsen says.

Statnett will start construction work on the licensed route from Samnanger transformer station to Mødalen in Kvamskogen. This section will be the same for both an overhead line to Sima and an overhead line to a potential sea cable facility in Nordheimsund.

Projects to be implemented this autumn
Below follows a list of the projects Statnett will implement in anticipation of the final decision on solutions and choice of route in connection with the development of the power line from Sima to Samnanger:

Dialogue with property owners

• Statnett will inform property owners and potential licensees about the Ministry’s decision.
• Statnett will implement the company’s general practice of requesting a timely assessment?? of the entire licensed route.
• Statnett will start negotiating contracts for property owners who are affected by the construction work this autumn.
• The first meeting will be held with the property owners on Tuesday 31 August in Ulvik.

Start-up of construction

• Details about construction start-up will be presented in September.