Sound Of Barra Integrated Transport Project

Eriskay - 21st July 2000

The number of workers has soared in recent weeks. The total number of people employed by contractors and as subcontractors on the Causeway is now 36, supported by seven staff and managers. Of the 36, a total of 24 are from the Western Isles.

Another five people are soon to be taken on as work begins on the Eriskay ferry terminal for the Sound of Barra service. It is expected employee numbers may rise by a further five after that, although they may fall and rise again as the amount of work available varies.

It is also expected that the rapid progress of the Causeway from the Uist shore will slow as work moves into the deepwater channel, around 13 metres deep at highwater.