The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)

Constructi­on crews ready for next phase of Perth dutures plan

- JAMIE BUCHAN

Constructi­on firm Balfour Beatty is ready to start work on the next phase of its Perth roads overhaul.

The group was awarded a £1.4 million contract for ground investigat­ion as part of the Perth Transport Futures Project.

The work, which will pave the way for the Cross Tay Link Road, will include sampling and testing to establish ground conditions and inform the design of the project.

It is the second of four phases of the Perth Transport Futures Project, which aims to alleviate congestion, enhance accessibil­ity to the city and unlock significan­t economic growth for the local area.

Hector MacAulay, the company’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.

“Procured through the Scape National Civil Engineerin­g and Infrastruc­ture framework, 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.”

Ground work is already under way and is expected to be completed by the autumn.

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 delivery 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.”

The multi-million-pound project is being led by Perth and Kinross Council.

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