Sound Of Barra Integrated Transport Project

Eriskay - 30th June 2001

The emphasis of work in the week up to June 30 was strongly environmental with work continuing to reinstate land affected by the Uist quarry and the haul road as well as around other parts of the project area. As the project moves towards completion, the number of people employed on it is starting to fall, dropping below 50 for the first time since last August. Work also continued on the completion of the roadways.

Causeway - Uist Quarry

Reinstatement continuing

Road and Services

Main road complete with wearing course - junctions and passing places remain
Signpost installation begun
Causeway cattle grids completed
Services installation 95 per cent complete
Reinstatement works continuing

Weather: Fine at start of week; heavy showers latter part of week

Personnel: 48 total employed on site (including 2 CnES), 56 per cent resident in the Western Isles