A number of new apprenticeship positions are to be created at a wind farm extension project in South Lanarkshire, SSE has announced.

Development on the 54-turbine Clyde Extension project is due to last for two years.

Construction work is being undertaken by a joint venture between civil engineers Jones Brothers and Balfour Beatty.

Ten labourers from the surrounding area, as well as a trainee engineer, have already been recruited at the Clyde Extension site, through Jones Bros, with additional plans to recruit local apprentices in the new year.

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Oliver Flattery, Senior Project Manager with SSE said: "As a responsible developer, SSE works closely with our contractors to maximise our socio-economic offer during the construction of our projects. We are delighted that Jones Bros is creating a range of opportunities for local people through the Clyde Extension wind farm."

Garod Evans, project manager at Jones Bros, added: "We will take on apprentices from the surrounding areas early next year, and will also be creating opportunities for local subcontractors to provide services such as fencing, cleaning and site security."

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