Link Road contract awarded

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Construction giant Balfour Beatty has been tasked with carrying out ground investigation works for the second phase of the Cross Tay Link Road.

Perth and Kinross Council has awarded the £1.4million contract to the company, who will work on-site to sample and test the ground conditions.

Hector MacAulay, Balfour Beatty’s regional managing director for Scotland and Ireland, said: “I am delighted that Balfour Beatty has been awarded this commission to commence ground investigation works on the Cross Tay Link Road for the Perth Transport Futures scheme. We will continue to work in close collaboration with Perth and Kinross Council to help deliver this exciting scheme, engaging with local suppliers and subcontractors, to provide real sustainable benefit to the local economy.”

The ground investigation works, which is the second of four phases, has already started, and is expected to take until autumn to complete.

Victoria Brambini, managing director of Scape Procure, said: “Balfour Beatty’s appointment to the second phase of the Perth Transport Futures Project is fantastic news.

“The team has worked closely with Perth and Kinross Council during the deliver of the first phase and this collaborative working is set to continue as the next important stage of the project begins.

“Improving transport links in Scotland is key to creating a stronger and more connected Britain, and ground investigation works is a vital part of this process.

“By procuring the works through our framework, communities and businesses in Perth and Kinross will also benefit throughout the construction phase as Balfour Beatty utilises the local supply chain and creates training and apprenticeship opportunities.’’