Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project Phase 1 Lead Consultant�s Report Identification of Emerging Preferred Substation Site and emerging preferred Route Corridor May 2011

The purpose of this Phase 1 � Lead Consultant�s Report is to present what is considered by ESB International to be the
emerging preferred substation site and also the emerging preferred corridor within which to locate the proposed new
110 kV circuit. The emerging preferred 400 kV corridor from the existing 400 kV overhead line to the substation site is
also identified.