The electricity network in Point, Lewis, is undergoing a major refurbishment into the middle of next week.
Hydro teams are replacing wooden poles, upgrading overhead lines and installing new switching gear.
The work taking place between Aignish and Portnaguran is set to continue into Wednesday 6 September.
The £150,000 project will ensure that the electricity infrastructure supplying power to over 1,100 homes and businesses in the district is in the best possible condition ahead of this winter, and for many years to come.
For everyone’s safety, the power will be temporarily turned off on sections of the overhead line where work is due to take place that day, with mobile generators being used to supply the majority of customers’ electricity during that time to minimise disruption.
Households affected by these works have been notified by letter in advance of the project starting.
Fiona Macleod, SSEN Distribution’s Western Isles operations manager, said: “We’re committed to delivering a safe, secure and reliable supply of electricity to our customers all year round - this week-long project will help boost network resilience and minimise the risk of power cuts for everyone in the Point area.
“As we all know, wind speeds in the Western Isles regularly reach gale force over the winter months, which means that our wooden poles need to be in the best condition possible.
“A major part of this project will see our teams replacing those poles which are approaching the end of their scheduled working lifespans, as well as any which are showing signs of excess wear and tear.”
Major refurbishment for electricity network in Point
31 August 2023