Sound Of Barra Integrated Transport Project
Eriskay - 15th July 2000
On the Eriskay side, the causeway core has extended to 280m from shore (on average 2.5m below full height). Rock armouring to the core is in progress. So far 50,000 tonnes of rock has been placed, all extracted from Eriskay.
On the Uist side, the causeway core has advanced 330m (average 2.0m below full height). Rock armouring to core is in progress and a total of 65,000 tonnes of rock placed, extracted from the new quarry off the road to Glendale.
At Ceann a Gharaidh, the proposed Eriskay ferry terminal the archaeological evaluation has led to stone wall footings being discovered buried on line of road. Mitigation works have started - including an investigation and survey - with expected completion on 18th July. Construction with the mobilisation of main plant (by barge) is expected to begin on 22nd July.
On the Barra terminal site, an archaeological survey completed has been completed and a public meeting held on July 13 in Northbay Hall.