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Controversial Dumfries and Galloway pylon plans could be scaled back
Controversial plans for upgrading power lines with a new network of electricity pylons in southern Scotland could be scaled back, because of changes in the energy industry.
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MSP welcomes pylon rethink
South of Scotland MSP Joan McAlpine (SNP) has welcomed the announcement that Scottish Power Energy Networks is rethinking its plan to install a new network of electricity pylons in Dumfries and Galloway.
The proposals had been met with fierce protests.
Now, the company says the results of its public consultation, and changes in the energy industry, mean they may scale back the plans.
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Controversial powerline plans could be scaled back
Controversial plans for upgrading power lines with a new network of electricity pylons in southern Scotland could be scaled back.