Event organised by ICE
Coire Glas is the first large scale pumped storage hydro scheme to be developed in the UK in over 40 years and is located in the Great Glen of Scotland.
The scheme has a potential generating capacity of up to 1,300MW and it would more than double Great Britain’s current electricity storage capacity.
SSE Renewables is developing the scheme and has recently completed a truly unique ground investigation to gather data for detailed design and ground risk management.
The ground investigation included the construction of a 1.2km long tunnel, an inclined borehole 650m deep from an exposed ridge, sub-horizontal boreholes almost 300m long carried out from underground drilling galleries, and a range of in-situ tests that are seldom carried out in the UK.
Refreshments and networking (in person)
Presentation
Q&A
Close and further networking
SSE Renewables
senior engineering geologist
Jessica is a senior engineering geologist at SSE Renewables where she has responsibility as Technical Authority for Engineering Geology.
Jessica has been working on Coire Glas since early 2021 and has had oversight of all ground investigation activities in addition to the development of the main works.
Aimed at students, this series of seven webinars which runs until May 2025 will enable you to learn about professional life from recent graduates from across the industry.
This is an opportunity for Technicians to gather online to discuss ways in which we can help ourselves, each other and the ICE to provide ongoing learning and experience in the wide world of civil engineering.
The last in our series of online events for new engineers and technicians starting their Initial Professional Development (IPD). It is an opportunity to learn about the level of understanding needed for to demonstrate the Knowledge (K) level on an ICE training agreement or mentor supported scheme.
