Birnam to Logierait Gas Pipeline Diversion Project

Update from SGN
You may already know there is a risk of our High Pressure (HP) pipeline becoming exposed due to riverbank erosion between Dunkeld and Logierait. This means we are going to replace the HP pipeline with a new Transmission Regulator Station (TRS) and a new Intermediate Pressure (IP) main to Logierait.
Work by our contractor Advance Group UK Ltd has recently started on the new TRS.
On Monday, 24 July phase 1 of the new IP main running from Birnam to Logierait will start. SGN has designed the project and has appointed Morrison Energy Services as the Principal Contractor to carry out the safe installation of the new IP main.
The route
Initially affecting the Torlee Road cul-de-sac, the route of the IP main will emerge onto the Perth Road and continue northwest through Birnam village. At the end of Perth Road, the IP main will be taken under the junction of the A923 (Atholl Road). Still in phase 1, the IP main continues down Birnam Walk and through into the fields behind.
Project Manager for SGN, Blair Bingham confirmed phase 1 of the project will take up to 22 weeks to complete but the local roads will be clear of traffic restrictions before Christmas. He commented: “To ensure the safety of road users, pedestrians, and
workers, one lane of the Perth Road will be closed for approximately 120 meters at a time. Two-way, and in some places three-way temporary traffic lights will be used to ensure safe passage.” He added: “I’d like to apologise in advance for any disruption local people and visitors will experience. I can, however, assure everyone, safe access to all properties and driveways along the route will be maintained throughout our works.”
Highland Games
To ensure there’s no disruption to the Dunkeld & Birnam Highland Games on Saturday 26 August, work to install the IP main through the back of the fields will be postponed until the games are over.
Updates
Details of the project were initially shared by SGN to all residents and businesses last year, along with a public exhibition held in the Birnam Arts Centre on 20 October.
You can continue to keep updated with progress of the project through the SGN website project page, which is accessible through the QR code below or by linking here: https://www.sgn.co.uk/our-gas-works/major-planned-projects/birnam-logierait-project
Finally, if you have any questions about this project, you can get in touch with SGN or Morrison Energy Services at birnamtologierait@sgn.co.uk.

Birnam to Logierait Gas Pipeline Diversion Project

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